User blog:UndeadHero/Remembrance

'''In honor of the ideals of Dr. Hiriluk, I have decided to keep the memories of so many you don't know, and probably never will. Please read below...''' It began with a whimper...

On this day, 100 Years ago, Serbia rejected the ultimatum given to them by Austria-Hungary, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the Sarajevo, the framework was set for what would be one of the greatest conflicts in human history.

Austria-Hungary, wanting the land Serbia possessed, made this ultimatium intentionally unacceptable in hopes of causing war and claiming the lands. On July 28th, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia, unable to allow Serbia to remain undefended, declared war one day later. Germany, an ally of Austria-Hungary, gave an ultimatum to Russia, declaring they had twelve hours to demobilize troops. Though Russia attempted negoitations, Germany refused and declared war on August 1, 1914. Germany attempted to coax France into neutrality, but eventually on August 3rd, after seeing France mobilize, declared war. Britain would join on August 4th.

During what would eventually be named "The Great War", 65 Million Troops combined would go to fight for their countries, honor, and glory.

Of those, 16 Million would not return home. 20 Million would be horribly disfigured, wounded, and missing in action. 3 Million Dead would remain unnamed. 20 Million civilians would be killed in the process, though constant village attacks, gas attacks, and murder on both sides.

Though this was a horrific time, we must remember these tragic times and remind ourselves of their sacrifice...