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Why did Germany declare war on France in WW1? When?

Why did Britain declare war on Germany in WW1? When?

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1)Germany realized that a war with Russia meant a war with France, and so its war plans called for an immediate attack on France – through Belgium – hoping for a quick victory before the slow-moving Russians could become a factor.

2)The Germans wanted the British government to ignore the Treaty of London and let the German army pass through Belgium. ... In the end, Britain refused to ignore the events of 4 August 1914, when Germany attacked France through Belgium. Within hours, Britain declared war on Germany.

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