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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand & his wife by the "Black Hand" Serbian nationalists
Historical records for Austria in 1914, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand & his wife by the "Black Hand" Serbian nationalists
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
Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Assassination of Frnz Ferdinand, Franz Josefs cousin & heir
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 & his wife by the "Black Hand" Serbian nationalists
The assassination tiggers off the 1st World War
Death of Ferdinand, assassinated by Garrilo Princip, member of Young Bosnia. Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Death of Franz Ferdinand, assassinated
Balkan War tensions shape Austria's response to Serbia.
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
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
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
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's finally determine on action against Serbia
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's approve of draft ultimatum to Serbia
The ten-point ultimatum was presented to Emperor Franz Joseph
The Austro-Hungarian Government send ultimatum to Serbia. Austria declares war on Serbia
Austrias ten-point ultimatum is delivered to Belgrade
Austrias ten-point ultimatum is delivered to Belgrade
Tries to find a dilpomatic solution to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Issues an Ultimatum to Serbia, mostly complied with
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Serbia. Austro-Hungarian Minister leaves Belgrade
Austro-Hungarian Government order Partial Mobilization as against 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
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
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
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after they refuse Berchtolds ultimatum. Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after it refuses Berchtolds 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
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
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
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
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
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
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
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
Berchtold had added extra clauses to the ultimatum delivered to Serbia as he was very worried the Serbs could accept it.
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
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
Sends a declaration of war to Serbia after it refuses Berchtolds ultimatum
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
Mobilizes Austria against Serbia in July, convinced of a quick victory
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
Montenegro declares war on Austria-Hungary
Austria & Russia are at war, Russia supports Serbia. Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Austria is at war with Montenegro
Austrian forces cross the Save and seize Shabatz
Great Britain is at war with Austria
Austrian forces cross River Drina and begin first invasion of Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium
The offensive begins in Galicia
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Japan severs diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary. Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary
Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary. Austria is at war with Japan
Austro-Hungarian declaration of war received by Belgian Government. Austria is at war with Belgium
Austro-Hungarian declaration of war received by Belgian Government
Wins a tactical victory over the Russians
Appointed Commander of the 4th Army
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
The Russians counter-attack & Austrian gains are lost
Hotzrndorf is forced to retreat to the River San
The Russians capture Lemberg, Lwow, capital of Austrian Galicia
Battle of the Drina begins
Austrian forces begin second invasion of Serbia
German and Austrian representatives expelled from Egypt
Army almost surrounded
Dismissed after Rava Ruska
Leads the 4th Army north to Flanders in the "race to the sea"
Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna
Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna
The Austro-Hungarians lose almost half a million men
Fights at the Battle of the Marne
Leads the Austrian Army during the Brusilov Offensive
Captures Ivov
Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army
Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army
Appointed Commander of the 4th Army
Appointed Commander of the 4th Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army on the Eastern Front
Spends much of his youth and early adulthood in Austria.
Appointed Commander of the First Army on the Eastern Front
Appointed Commander of the First Army on the Eastern Front
Appointed Commander of the First Army on the Eastern Front
Attempts to solve the Monarchys problems before the Balkans can wage war
Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans. Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans. Diverts the Balkan invasion force Galicia after the quick mobilization of the Russians. Advises a pre-war plan for a pre-emptive strike Italy & Serbia
Austrian forces are to advance into Poland, link with the Germans & advance eastwards
Moves with his family from Germany to Linz, Austria.
Appointed Regimental Adjutant in the 99th Imperial & Royal Infantry Regiment
Appointed Regimental Adjutant in the 99th Imperial & Royal Infantry Regiment
Tries to prevent Romania from entering the war
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