Why did Germany declare war on Russia on August 1, 1914?

a) Russia moved troops close to the German border.

b) Russia had declared war on Germany two days earlier.

c) Germany wanted to provoke a war with Russia's ally Great Britain.

d) Germany feared that Russia would begin blockading Germany's ports.

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20 March, 17:02

Why did Germany declare war on Russia on August 1, 1914?

a) Russia moved troops close to the German border.

b) Russia had declared war on Germany two days earlier.

c) Germany wanted to provoke a war with Russia's ally Great Britain.

d) Germany feared that Russia would begin blockading Germany's ports.

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Elliana Cervantes · Answer 1

Germany declares war on Russia. France and Belgium begin full mobilization. August 3, 1914 - Germany declares war on France, and invades neutral Belgium. Britain then sends an ultimatum, rejected by the Germans, to withdraw from Belgium. This also caused Britain to join the war

Why did Germany declare war on Russia on August 1, 1914?a) Russia moved troops close to the German border.b) Russia had declared war on Germany two days earlier.c) Germany wanted to provoke a war with Russia's ally Great Britain.d) Germany feared that Russia would begin blockading Germany's ports.