"Gentlemen, Serbs, have arrogantly rejected our demands. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info They assassinated the Crown Prince of the Empire, and at the same time dared to refuse our request, which undoubtedly shows that this assassination of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was completely planned by the Serbs for a long time. The Reich must punish the Serbs, let them know the price of provocation against the Reich! Field Marshal Hezendorf, Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army, said with an angry face.

Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I sat on his throne with a tired face and did not know what to think. It is to think about the future of the war, the fate of Austria-Hungary in this war, or who will inherit the throne of the empire after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. After all, now Franz? Joseph I, who is 84 years old, does not have much time left.

Other ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and generals of the military also clamoured. They all believed that the time had come for Austria-Hungary to annex Serbia and dominate the Balkans. What awaits them will be a brilliant victory.

"Friedrich, is the army ready?" Franz? Joseph I asked.

"Your Majesty, our six legions are ready for battle!" Archduke Friedrich replied.

Austria-Hungary, as a large country with a population of more than 50 million, was able to expand the total strength of the army to more than one million with a little mobilization. However, among these armies, there are very few units that really have strong combat effectiveness. Among other things, the language problem alone was enough to collapse the officers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Because the Austro-Hungarian Empire had many nationalities, the languages were also different. This often results in a unit with people who speak multiple languages. As a result, officers often do not understand what the soldiers are saying, and the soldiers are unable to comprehend the officers' orders. In addition, the training is sluggish, and the will to fight is fragile. It is simply impossible to expect such a unit to have strong combat effectiveness.

However, the rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, apparently, did not think of this. In their opinion, Serbia is nothing more than a small country with a population of three million. Even if they were all soldiers, they were not as numerous as the fully mobilized Austro-Hungarian army. How could they be the opponents of Austria-Hungary in such a situation?

"Your Majesty, according to the battle plan we have drawn up. If Russia does not go to war with the Reich. Then, three of the six corps of the Imperial Army would attack Serbia. Two guards against Russia. The other serves as a reserve. If Russia went to war against the Empire, the Imperial Army would send two corps to attack Serbia, three to defend against the Russians, and one to act as a reserve. Marshal Hezendorf admonished.

"If the Russians attack us, will our army be able to withstand it?" Prime Minister Mario? Webb was a little worried.

Although Russia has just been defeated by the dwarfs of the East a few years ago. However, the name of the Russian steam roller is not for nothing.

"Russia's military is really strong. But we're not alone. As long as Russia dares to attack us, Germany will send troops to help us. Marshal Hezendorf said.

"Germany? Their main enemy was on the Western Front. "Foreign Secretary Leopold? Feng? Baron Belhidald said.

"Germany did not need to send the main force to the Eastern Front, only a part of the forces needed to be able to contain a considerable part of the forces of the Russians. Moreover, our mobilization continues. Soon we will have enough troops to deal with the Russians! Archduke Friedrich also said.

"All right, guys. Now that the army is ready. And is confident about future wars. Then, we should believe in the army. Believe they can do it. Next, leave everything to the army! The fate of the empire lies in this battle! May God bless Austria-Hungary! "Franz? Joseph I said.

"God bless Austria-Hungary!" Everyone shouted loudly.

Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I had a great prestige within the empire, and no one could oppose what he decided. Franz, so to speak? Joseph I was the anchor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. With him, Austria-Hungary was a powerful country, one of the top powers in the world. But alas, Franz? Joseph I was too old to live long. If Austria-Hungary is defeated this time, and there is no capable heir who can inherit the entire empire, the disintegration of Austria-Hungary is just around the corner.

On 28 July, the Austro-Hungarian government formally declared war on Serbia, citing Serbia's rejection of Austro-Hungarian demands. The world war, because of the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary, officially began.

Faced with the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary, Serbia turned to the Russian Empire for help on the one hand, and mobilized on the other. Troops were deployed on the border in preparation for an Austro-Hungarian invasion.

It's just that the difference in strength between the two sides is too big. Without the help of external powers, Serbia would not have been an opponent of Austria-Hungary at all.

After declaring war on Serbia, the Austro-Hungarian army, which had long been prepared, launched a big attack on Serbia. Since it was not clear whether the Russian Empire would go to war with Austria-Hungary. Therefore, Austria-Hungary sent only two corps to participate in the offensive in the early stage. But even this is not something that Serbia can resist.

The Russian Empire had always regarded Serbia as its own little brother and supported Serbian expansion in the Balkans. The fact that Austria-Hungary dared to ignore the warnings of the Russian Empire and launch an attack on Serbia, Tsar Nicholas II, of course, could not accept it.

By order of Tsar Nicholas II, the Russian Empire began a general mobilization. At the same time, the army began to move towards the border.

France, as an ally of the Russian Empire, also began mobilization and troop movements.

Germany was an ally of Austria-Hungary and pledged to support Austria-Hungary. Immediately after discovering the actions of the Russian Empire and France, a warning was issued.

On 31 July, Germany presented an ultimatum to Russia and France, demanding that they halt their general mobilization. If Russia had used its troops to support Serbia, Germany would have fought at all costs. However, both Russia and France, rejecting Germany's demands, continued to mobilize. On July 31, Germany officially declared war on Russia. Russia, on the other hand, declared war on Germany. The scale of the war has been further expanded.