Kaiser issues a "Danger of War;" Seeks to avert war with Russia
Description
Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm issues a "Danger of War" (Kriegsgefahr) declaration, once step short of a full mobilization of German military forces. Germany issues Russia an ultimatum - either demobilize or face war with Germany.
Date
1914-07-31
Source
“Kaiser's Blunt Questions to the Czar Extreme Expedient to Avert War.” The New York Times: 31 Jul. 1914, vol. LXIII no. 20,642: 1. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 6 Jul. 2017.