“The Imperial German Government have used every effort since the beginning of the crisis to bring about a peaceful settlement. In compliance with a wish expressed to him by His Majesty the Emperor of Russia, the German Emperor had undertaken, in concert with Great Britain, the part of mediator between the Cabinets of Vienna and St. Petersburg; but Russia, without waiting for any result, proceeded to a general mobilisation of her forces both on land and sea. …
His Majesty the Emperor, my august Sovereign, in the name of the German Empire, accepts the challenge, and considers himself at war with Russia.” [Part of Germany’s declaration of war as presented by the German Ambassador to St. Petersburg on 1 August 1914]
Dates:
Saturday, August 1, 1914
Media Image:
Caption:
Crowds cheering Kaiser Wilhelm II on the balcony of the Berliner Schloss after the German Government announced the order to mobilise and declared war on Russia, 1 August 1914. The following day, following the requirements of the Schlieffen Plan, Germany i
Source:
Source: Imperial War Museum, Catalogue No: Q 81739
Casualty Flag:
No
Conflict:
Group:
First World War
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