The Annexation of Austria by Germany

The Great Turkish War

The Small War

Austria: The Anschluss

Postwar Austria

Article: World War I – The Descent Into War

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the straw that broke the camel’s back and led to war – the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie.

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http://www.historynet.com/first-shot-of-world-war-i.htm

Article: WWI – Colonel Alfred Redl

The link below is to an article that looks at the lead up to World War I and in this particular article, Colonel Alfred Redl of Austria and the associated scandal concerning him.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/50760/world-war-i-centennial-gay-spy-scandal-rocks-vienna

Article: WWI – The Movement Towards War

The link below is to an article that looks at the lead up to World War I. This article looks at the general movement towards war in Europe, particularly in the Balkans and with the Ottoman Empire.

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http://mentalfloss.com/article/50683/world-war-i-centennial-conrad-urges-war-against-serbia

Article: WWI – Germany and Belgian Neutrality & Austria-Hungary Against Montenegro

The link below is to another article dealing with the lead up to the First World War. In this article Austria-Hungary mobilizes against Montenegro, and Germany promises to respect Belgian neutrality.

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http://mentalfloss.com/article/50347/world-war-i-centennial-germany-promises-respect-belgian-neutrality-austria-hungary

Article: WWI – Russian/Austria-Hungarian Standoff Ends

The link below is to an article concerning the lead up to World War I. In this article the standoff between Russia and Austria-Hungary ends.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/49293/world-war-i-centennial-austria-hungary-and-russia-stand-down