World War I: The July Crisis

Europe on the Brink - 1914

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Lead your country through the July Crisis of 1914. Make decisions that could change the course of history or follow the path that led to the Great War.

Map of European Alliances in 1914

On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated in Sarajevo by Serbian nationalists. This event triggered the July Crisis - a month of diplomatic maneuvers that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I.

As a European leader, you will navigate this tense period, making decisions about diplomacy, military preparations, and alliances that could either prevent or accelerate the march to war.

Triple Entente

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