How Europe Plunged Into War In 1914

This is the final episode on our series of the causes of WW1, see the first episode here: https://youtu.be/jasJ_mXSelU The full playlist of videos is here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuHE1QmqTfhBM9kkr_QSyXtW Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join This is a Saturday 'catch up' episode, this is the video version of parts 5 and 6 of our audio podcast series which was released earlier this year. “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime” In the early days of August 1914, the British press has become increasingly vocal about the prospect of war breaking out amongst the great European powers. But the Kaiser still believes he can count on his ambassador in London, and his dear cousin, George V, to make sure Britain stays out of the war, giving the Germans an easy go at the French. And a telegram from the British capital apparently brings the best possible news: Britain declares itself neutral, and will make sure that France does the same… Join Tom and Dominic in the final instalment of our series on the outbreak of the First World War, as the storm clouds of war finally reach Western Europe… 00:00 The Kaiser’s friendship with the Tsar 08:02 Last minute attempts to avoid war 28:00 Russia considers whether to come to Serbia’s aide 33:21 The British cabinet considers what to do 41:42 Last minute communications between Russia and Germany 44:55 Russia mobilises 54:24 Austrias emergency improvised mobilisation 55:04 The Kaiser blames Britain… 57:42 Paris reacts… 59:32 Russia escalates 1:02:00 The countdown to disaster… 1:16:25 George V enters the crisis 1:19:30 The tories make their mind up 1:20:05 The British cabinet is wrought by division 1:23:08 Germany and Russia go to war 1:29:35 Joy And Crisis in Berlin 1:45:50 Decision time in London 2:08:55 From peace into war… Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Video Editor: Jarrad Middleton Social Producer: Harry Balden Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor