The New Art of War

Franz Ferdinand:** The prompt trigger for the conflict was the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his significant other Sophie in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, by

igantic weapons contest, developing huge standing militaries and naval forces. This militarization established a climate where war was viewed as a reasonable choice. 6. **Blank Check:** After the death of Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary looked for help from Germany, which offered a "limitless ticket to ride" of unrestricted help. This encouraged Austria-Hungary to give a final proposal to Serbia, prompting a progression of occasions that swelled into war. 7. **Failure of Diplomacy:** Political endeavors to determine the emergency were deficient. As strains rose, strategy neglected to track down a quiet arrangement, and nations started preparing their powers for war.