War greeted with enthusiasm in Berlin
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War greeted with enthusiasm in Berlin
In front of the Royal Palace in Berlin, news that war has broken out between Austria-Hungary and Serbia is greeted with enthusiasm. Within days, Russia had declared its support for Serbiia, and Germany countered with its promised entry into the war to support Austria.
July 1914
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In this historic photograph, taken in front of the majestic Royal Palace in Berlin during the summer of 1914, the news of the outbreak of war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia is met with an outpouring of enthusiasm from the crowd. The date was July 1914, and the world was on the brink of the First World War. The scene captures the excitement and anticipation of the moment as people react to the news that Austria-Hungary had declared war on Serbia. The atmosphere is electric, with men, women, and children all joining in the celebration. Some are waving flags, others are cheering and singing, while still others are simply reveling in the moment. But this moment of jubilation was short-lived. Within days, Russia had declared its support for Serbia, and Germany, allied with Austria-Hungary, countered with its promised entry into the war. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex web of alliances and tensions that led to the Great War, and the seemingly inexorable march towards conflict. The image, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd, is a powerful testament to the emotional intensity of the moment, and the profound impact that the news of war had on the people of Berlin. It is a snapshot of history, frozen in time, that continues to resonate with us today, as we reflect on the causes and consequences of one of the most cataclysmic events in human history.
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