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Originally Posted by Kruska
:Austria declares war on Serbia - Russia mobilizes - the Kaiser begs the Zar to demobilize - the Zar doesn't - Germany declares war on Russia - Russian troops enter East Prussia the following day.
Now I find it extremly interesting that the Germans who "according to some people and historians" wanted the war, were not ready to do so, but the Russians were able to attack first.  even the French Army AFAIK opened up hostillities first. |
Hello Kruska.
The French army didn't open up hostillities on the Western front, the Germany army did with its attack on Belguim (3rd August) and the battle of Leige on the 5th August ,the French offensive didn't start until the 7th.
First World War.com - Battles - The Battle of Liege, 1914
First World War.com - Battles - The Battle of Mulhouse, 1914
Also, the date I have for Russian forces entering East Prussia is the 12th August with some cavalry, followed by the main force on the 17th.
First World War.com - Battles - The Battle of Stalluponen, 1914