German invasion of Belgium, mobilisation of british troops in london

The transcript describes the German invasion of Belgium during World War I as part of the Schlieffen Plan to bypass French defenses. In response, Britain mobilizes and issues an ultimatum to Germany. Meanwhile, Russian troops advance into East Prussia, causing panic. German commanders Hindenburg and Ludendorff achieve a significant victory at Tannenberg, boosting morale. The German leadership, emboldened by early successes, pursues territorial expansion and finances the war through loans, despite the financial strain.

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