Historical Events
Event of Interest
After initial reluctance, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia is persuaded to decree a general mobilizations in response to Austria; 'Think of the thousands and thousands of men who will be sent to their deaths!' he claims
Nicholas II
- Austrian-Hungary & Russia proclaim general mobilization
- French troops withdraw 10 km from German border
- John French appointed British supreme commander
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