Discover why July 28, 1914 is the accepted start date of World War 1. We break down the events from the assassination to the declarations of war and explain the domino effect of alliances.
Go beyond the assassination! Explore the MAIN causes of World War 1 - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism - and understand the Balkan powder keg, German 'blank cheque,' and diplomatic failures that ignited the Great War.