Tag Archives: Austria-Hungary

The formation of the Dual Alliance by Germany and Austria-Hungary – introductory video
Keen to consolidate the newly-united Germany, Otto von Bismarck turned to diplomacy in an attempt to ensure the status quo in Europe.

The creation of the Triple Alliance: an overview
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the Triple Alliance.

The Bosnian Crisis
The Bosnian Crisis came to end with Serbia’s acceptance of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary.

Austria-Hungary and the declaration of war
Exactly one month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

The terms of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Crimean War
The Crimean War began in October 1853, having been triggered by disagreements between Russia and the Ottoman Empire regarding Russia’s right to protect the Orthodox Christian minority in the Ottoman-controlled Holy Land.