1914 ⟶ Willy–Nicky Telegrams Exchanged

Willy–Nicky correspondence. Wilhelm II, German Emperor and N...
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1914

💬 Willy–Nicky Telegrams Exchanged

Willy–Nicky correspondence. Wilhelm II, German Emperor and Nicholas II of Russia communicate via telegram.⟶
Willy–Nicky Telegrams Exchanged (1914)
DiplomacyWilly-NickyGermanyRussiaWorld War ICommunicationJuly CrisisKaiser Wilhelm IITsar Nicholas II
GermanyGermanyRussiaRussia

🤝 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.⟶
Germany Pledges Support to Austria-Hungary (1914)
Alliance SystemDiplomacyGermanyAustria-HungaryRussiaWorld War IJuly CrisisMilitary Support
GermanyGermanyAustria-HungaryAustria-Hungary

⚙️ 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-HungaryAustria-HungarySerbiaSerbiaRussiaRussia

🚨 Germany Issues Ultimatum to Russia

Germany sends Russia an ultimatum.⟶
Germany Issues Ultimatum to Russia (1914)
UltimatumGermanyRussiaWorld War IDiplomacyMilitaryJuly CrisisEscalation
GermanyGermanyRussiaRussia

⚔️ Germany Declares War on Russia and Mobilizes

Germany declares war on Russia and mobilizes.⟶
Germany Declares War on Russia and Mobilizes (1914)
Declaration of WarGermanyRussiaMobilizationWorld War IEastern FrontMilitary
GermanyGermanyRussiaRussia

💥 Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia

Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.⟶
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia (1914)
Declaration of WarWorld War IEastern FrontAustria-HungaryRussiaDiplomacyAlliancesMilitary Action
Austria-HungaryAustria-HungaryRussiaRussia