Troops departing for war in France, Germany and Austria, 1914, pre-war, WWI

The video discusses the political climate in Europe in 1914, starting with the assassination in Sarajevo, which shocked Britain. It highlights the anticipation of war across Europe, with France's conscription and Britain's reliance on volunteer armies. The narrative captures the rising tensions and anti-German sentiment, leading to the mobilization of armies and the march to war, unified by a call to fight for civilization.

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