Germany’s declaration of war on France

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Germany’s declaration of war on France — France’s official entry into the Great War, 3 August 1914
On the evening of 3 August, Germany’s ambassador delivered the declaration of war — three days after Jaurès’s death, two after the mobilization: France entered four years of war. (Editorial synthesis)
Germany’s declaration of war on France took place on 3 August 1914. (source: Ministère des Armées)
Germany’s declaration of war on France ended in France’s entry into the Great War. (source: Ministère des Armées)
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