The Countdown to War

1
The Countdown to War

• The beginning to WWI

2
Results of Sarajevo Murders

• Franz Joseph blamed Serbia (King Peter).
• He gave them a ultimatum
• Take steps to get rid of all terrorist (black
  hand) and any other anti-Austrian societies.
• Allow Austrian officials into Serbia to make sure
  the job is done.

3
Serbian Response

• Serbia is given 48 hours to reply
• King Peter agrees to the first demand but does
  not want Austrians in Serbia.
• AND SO IT BEGINS!

4
3rd Balkan war in 3 years

• On July 26th Austria starts shelling the Serbian
  city Belgrade.
• July 29th ,the Serbians ask Russia for help.
  They say yes because of sympathy. (lots of Slavs
  in Russia)
• The Russians begin to get the troops ready.

5
Day by Day

• July 30th, Germany tells the Russians to stop
  getting their troops ready.
• August 1st, Nicolas II refuses and Germany
  declares war on Russia.
• August 2nd, France declares war on Germany.
  Schlieffen plan begins.
• August 4th, England sends B.E.F to help Belgium
• August 5th, All great powers are fighting.