1914 ⟶ Germany Issues Ultimatum to Russia
Germany sends Russia an ultimatum.
Year
1914
🚨 Germany Issues Ultimatum to Russia
Germany sends Russia an ultimatum.⟶
UltimatumGermanyRussiaWorld War IDiplomacyMilitaryJuly CrisisEscalation
Germany
Russia🤝 Germany Pledges Support to Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary seeks German support for a war against Serbia in case of Russian military intervention. German Empire gives assurances of support.⟶
Alliance SystemDiplomacyGermanyAustria-HungaryRussiaWorld War IJuly CrisisMilitary Support
Germany
Austria-Hungary📜 Austria-Hungary Sends Ultimatum to Serbia
Beginning of the "Black Week". Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Kingdom of Serbia. Kingdom of Serbia responds that night, agreeing to most but not all terms of the ultimatum.
The Serbian response is seen as satisfactory by the Kaiser, but German diplomats do not pressure Austria to make peace. (Details)⟶
UltimatumSerbiaAustria-HungaryJuly CrisisDiplomacyWorld War IPolitical TensionsBlack Week
Austria-Hungary
Serbia⚙️ Austria Mobilizes Against Serbia, Russia Prepares for War
Austria mobilizes against Serbia. Russia enters the period preparatory to war (partial mobilization).⟶
MobilizationAustria-HungarySerbiaRussiaWorld War IMilitary BuildupJuly CrisisEscalation
Austria-HungarySerbiaRussia💬 Willy–Nicky Telegrams Exchanged
Willy–Nicky correspondence. Wilhelm II, German Emperor and Nicholas II of Russia communicate via telegram.⟶
DiplomacyWilly-NickyGermanyRussiaWorld War ICommunicationJuly CrisisKaiser Wilhelm IITsar Nicholas II
GermanyRussia