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WWI Centennial

Kaiser Hopes for 25 More Years of Peace

“Twenty-five years of peace, Mr. Carnegie, and I hope there will be twenty-five more!” Thus Kaiser Wilhelm II greeted Andrew Carnegie, the world-famous industrialist and peace advocate, who had come to Berlin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kaiser’s reign. Carnegie replied with evident sincerity: “Your majesty is the most powerful ally we have in that direction.”... READ ON

WWI Centennial

Grand Vizier Assassinated, Serbia and Bulgaria Prepare for War

WWI Centennial

Falkenhayn Appointed Minister of War

WWI Centennial

First Balkan War Ends

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WWI Centennial

Conrad Urges War Against Serbia

WWI Centennial

Serbia and Greece Ally Against Bulgaria

WWI Centennial

Montenegro Backs Down, Greeks and Bulgarians Clash

WWI Centennial

Austria-Hungary Mobilizes Against Montenegro

WWI Centennial

Montenegro Takes Scutari, Austria-Hungary Threatens War

WWI Centennial

Ceasefire in the Balkans, French War Council Approves Plan XVII

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