August 3
British mobilization order is given.
Germany declares war on France. German troops march into Belgium.
In Munich, Austrian citizen Adolf Hitler petitions King Ludwig III of Bavaria to be allowed to join the Bavarian army. The petition is granted the next day.
Italy declares itself neutral, saying that Austria's declaration of war against Serbia is not part of the Triple-Alliance charter.
King Karol of Rumania wishes to join Germany and Austria-Hungary, but his elected government votes to declare neutrality.
Turkey declares armed neutrality.
Britain issues an ultimatum to Germany to respect Belgian neutrality. When this is announced at a cabinet meeting in Berlin Admiral Tirpitz says "All is then lost!"
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