[Historical] 104th Year Anniversary of the outbreak of WW1

On #ThisDayinHistory 1914, #WWI erupts. Four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Germany and Russia declare war against each other, France orders a general mobilization, and the first German army units cross into Luxembourg in preparation for the German invasion of France.
During the next three days, Russia, France, Belgium, and Great Britain all lined up against Austria-Hungary and Germany, and the German army invaded Belgium. The "Great War" that ensued was one of unprecedented destruction and loss of life, resulting in the deaths of some 20 million soldiers and civilians.

For the most part, the people of Europe greeted the outbreak of war with jubilation as most patriotically assumed that their country would be victorious within months.

By the end of 1914, well over a million soldiers of various nationalities had been killed on the battlefields of Europe, and neither for the Allies nor the Central Powers was a final victory in sight.

On the western front-the battle line that stretched across northern France and Belgium-the combatants settled down in the trenches for a terrible war of attrition. World War I was known as the "war to end all wars" because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict-the Treaty of Versailles of 1919-forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.

A repost from History channel, just remembering that 104 years ago, ww1, a "family war" as some would dare say, started, over the assassination of the Heir Apparent of the Austrian-Hungarian Throne, Franz Ferdinand, in June, 1914.


Did you have a relative that fought in WW1? Feel free to share the story with the rest



PS: I'll be reposting and creating topics on this on key historic anniversary days, looking to give the Off-Topic a new flavour, away from the drama and the memes but rather have some moments of interest.

God save the empire!

Skrivet av Guest, 01.08.2018 at 21:40

God save the empire!

WW1 best map ever

Great Uncle fought on the German side, Prussian Gardekorps. My Uncle still has his Pickelhaube and spurs. I'd post a pic if I had one.

DICE: "Don't forget all the women that fought in the great war, so many women fought in it. Remember that. WW2 I believe they had amputees on the frontlines too, don't forget that."

Skrivet av xXDevastationXx, 01.09.2018 at 23:17

WW1 did not happen

7 years war did happen....

Its wrong because UK lined up against the central powers AFTER the invasion of Belgium, Belgium and UK intended on staying Neutral they didnt pick sides when AH invaded Serbia, only when Germany invaded Belgium they chose to join the Entente.

also AH dindu nuffin.

Skrivet av Ruseuser, 02.09.2018 at 10:01

& (((Serbia))) Garde !
that "EXPLAINS" bugger all!
I'm aware Serbs were WWII allies,
Tito was given masses of assistance by allies.
croats were axis(in general)

What the fuck are you even trying to convey here, Sven

Ancestors on the tour, medals are still in the family

Wow, lots of comments, in other words, I had family involved in the Submarine Attack on Funchal in 1917

I re-opened this thread after deleting all the off-topic posts. Please take your childish arguments out elsewhere, but not in a sensitive thread that was designed to commemorate a very pivotal moment in history. Let's try to stay on topic this time