Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg5 July 1914
Informs the Austria Germany will support Austria against Serbia, the "blank cheque". Assures Francis-Joseph Germany will not desert Austria during its conflict with Serbia
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Informs the Austria Germany will support Austria against Serbia, the "blank cheque". Assures Francis-Joseph Germany will not desert Austria during its conflict with Serbia
Encourages Austro-Hungarian aggression against Serbia with unconditional support
Proposes a neutrality agreement to Britain guaranteeing France's territory. Advises Vienna to mediate
Learns of Russias mobilization. Declares a "state of imminent war"
Germany declares war on Russia. Demands that France abandon the Francon alliance
Belgium is asked to accept German protection from a non-existent French attack
Germany declares war on France
Makes an address in the Reichstag about the Russian "firebrand"
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