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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand & his wife by the "Black Hand" Serbian nationalists
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1914 in Austria
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Historical records for Austria in 1914
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June
Assassination of Ferdinand
The assassination sparks off World War I. The anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 when Turks defeated the Serbs. Assassinated on St Vitus day, anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389
Assassination of Ferdinand
Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Assassination of Ferdinand
Assassination of Frnz Ferdinand, Franz Josefs cousin & heir
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Following the Balkan Wars, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo on 28 June 1914 was therefore a culmination of the heightened tension between Austria-Hungary and Serbia
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand & his wife by the "Black Hand" Serbian nationalists
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The assassination tiggers off the 1st World War
Death of Ferdinand
Death of Ferdinand, assassinated by Garrilo Princip, member of Young Bosnia. Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Death of Franz Ferdinand
Death of Franz Ferdinand, assassinated
Balkan War Aftermath
Balkan War tensions shape Austria's response to Serbia.
July
Blank Cheque
After having dispatched Count Hoyos on a mission to Berlin on 5 July to secure German support for Austria-Hungarys future actions, which resulted in the famous "blank cheque", he became the leading spokesman, together with the Chief of the General Staff General Conrad von Hotzendorf, for war against Serbia during the meeting of the Imperial Crown Council on 7 July
July Crisis
After having dispatched Count Hoyos on a mission to Berlin on 5 July to secure German support for Austria-Hungarys future actions, which resulted in the famous "blank cheque", he became the leading spokesman, together with the Chief of the General Staff General Conrad von Hotzendorf, for war against Serbia during the meeting of the Imperial Crown Council on 7 July
Imperial Crown Council
After having dispatched Count Hoyos on a mission to Berlin on 5 July to secure German support for Austria-Hungarys future actions, which resulted in the famous "blank cheque", he became the leading spokesman, together with the Chief of the General Staff General Conrad von Hotzendorf, for war against Serbia during the meeting of the Imperial Crown Council on 7 July
Declaration of War
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's finally determine on action against Serbia
Declaration of War
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's approve of draft ultimatum to Serbia
Invasion of Serbia
The ten-point ultimatum was presented to Emperor Franz Joseph
Declaration of War
The Austro-Hungarian Government send ultimatum to Serbia. Austria declares war on Serbia
Diplomatic Ultimatum
Austrias ten-point ultimatum is delivered to Belgrade
Invasion of Serbia
Austrias ten-point ultimatum is delivered to Belgrade
Ultimatum
Tries to find a dilpomatic solution to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Ultimatum
Issues an Ultimatum to Serbia, mostly complied with
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Serbia
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Serbia. Austro-Hungarian Minister leaves Belgrade
Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order Partial Mobilization as against Serbia
Declaration of War
As the acceptance of all ten demands listed in the ultimatum was required, the Austro-Hungarian Government made a decision to enter a state of war with Serbia on 28 July
Declaration of War
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
Declaration of War
The Serbian Government accepted all points of the ultimatum but the one that permitted Austro-Hungarian authorities to participate in the investigation of Archduke Ferdinands assassination on Serbian territory
Declaration of War
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
Declaration of War
Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after they refuse Berchtolds ultimatum. Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after it refuses Berchtolds ultimatum
Diplomatic Ultimatum
As the acceptance of all ten demands listed in the ultimatum was required, the Austro-Hungarian Government made a decision to enter a state of war with Serbia on 28 July
Diplomatic Ultimatum
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
Diplomatic Ultimatum
The Serbian Government accepted all points of the ultimatum but the one that permitted Austro-Hungarian authorities to participate in the investigation of Archduke Ferdinands assassination on Serbian territory
Invasion of Serbia
As the acceptance of all ten demands listed in the ultimatum was required, the Austro-Hungarian Government made a decision to enter a state of war with Serbia on 28 July
Invasion of Serbia
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
Invasion of Serbia
The Serbian Government accepted all points of the ultimatum but the one that permitted Austro-Hungarian authorities to participate in the investigation of Archduke Ferdinands assassination on Serbian territory
Invasion of Serbia
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
July Crisis
As the acceptance of all ten demands listed in the ultimatum was required, the Austro-Hungarian Government made a decision to enter a state of war with Serbia on 28 July
July Crisis
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
July Crisis
The Serbian Government accepted all points of the ultimatum but the one that permitted Austro-Hungarian authorities to participate in the investigation of Archduke Ferdinands assassination on Serbian territory
July Crisis
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
Ultimatum
Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after it refuses Berchtolds ultimatum
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