World War IInevitability of war June 28, 1914 Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria assassinated July 5, 1914 Germany issues A-H “blank check” pledging military assistance if A-H goes to war against Russia July 23, 1914 Austria issues Serbia an ultimatumThe inevitability of war July 28, 1914 A-H declares war on Serbia July 29, 1914 Russia orders full mobilization of its troops August 1,1914 Germany declares war on Russia August 2, 1914 Germany demands Belgium declare access to German troops“Belg
