Who Was To Blame For World War 1

World War I should be unequivocally recognized as a global war due to the ensuing global shift of power, the subsequent encompassment of the whole world, and the staggering loss of life. Theoretically, World War 1 began as a result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, and his wife during a visit to Bosnia in which Austrians believe Serbian nationalists were responsible for but in reality, the War was longtime coming due to distrust and dislike between many of the European powers. The assassination was just the catalyst for it. Following the assassination, Austria demanded retribution of Serbia to try the culprit with the attendance of Austrian officials during the proceedings. Serbia’s refusal to adhere to the demands imposed upon them led to Austria severing diplomatic ties with Serbia and begin mobilizing its troops.

This declaration begins a domino effect where all the major powers and their alliances begin mobilizing troops. Soon after, Austrian warships bombard Serbia. Following Austria’s declaration, Germany, as part of the triple alliance, declares war on Russia after Russia begins full organization of troops following Austria’s attack on Serbia. The European nations than go on a full rampage in which all major powers begin declaring war on each other as par agreements of support in the event of a war with the exception of The United States, who declares neutrality. Four years after the first declaration, Bulgaria becomes the first of the central powers to quit the war after signing an armistice with the allies. Within several months, all remaining allies of Germany sign an armistice, leaving Germany alone in the war. Finally, in the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Germany signs the Armistice, ending the fighting. Germany then signs The Treaty of Versailles, concluding the war (The History