Posted on Jul 28, 2025

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia | July 28, 1914

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On July 28, 1914, one month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, effectively beginning the First World War.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia | July 28, 1914

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SGT Ruben Lozada

Posted 6 mo ago

Good afternoon COL (Join to see). Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this Sir.

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Cpl Vic Burk

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@Col John McClellan - At least I can say I learned something today!

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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia | July 28, 1914

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia | July 28, 1914

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