1. William and the Schlieffen Plan
Post defeat, Germany would then attack Russia. ... Germany responded by giving Austria a blank check, symbolizing Germany giving Austria unlimited support. ... In turn, Germany declared war of Russia of August 1. ... This wasn't going to stop Germany, so on August 4, Germany invaded Belgium. Because Germany was invading Belgium, Britain declared war of Germany, then causing Austria to declare war of Russia on August 6. ...
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