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When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

WDF Presents: July Crisis Project #21: End of Innocence

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

Zack Twamley

Phd, International Relations, Korean War, European History, 17th Century, 18th Century, Politics, 20th Century, Thirty Years' War, History, 19th Century, War, First World War

4.8773 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2014

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

The aftermath of Austria's war declaration was felt across Europe, when the real intentions of all seemed to appear more and more clear. By the end of the day, it was clear to all where Europe was going.Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history thrives! Support us by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsFollow me on Twitter @wdfpodcastAnd visit our official website www.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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0:00.0

Imagine winning £15 million on Christmas Day.

0:05.5

The £15 million lotto jackpot must be won on Christmas Day.

0:10.7

There's still time to get in the draw.

0:13.1

Lotto, will you be the next millionaire?

0:16.1

The National Lottery, rules and procedures apply.

0:18.5

Players must be 18 or over.

0:32.4

Thank you. lottery, rules and procedures apply, players must be 18 or over. When Diplomacy Fails Presents

0:34.6

The July Crisis Anniversary Project A day-by-day account of the events that occurred 100 years ago. End of Innocence.

0:58.3

Today is the 29th of July 2014, and on this day in history 100 years ago, occurred the following events.

1:07.6

At 8 a.m., on this day 100 years ago, the French Prime Minister and President were finally

1:13.0

inside of the French shore.

1:15.4

At last, a twinkling light beneath a roof, a house, dockyards, masts, a gradually emerging

1:21.3

skyline, Dunkirk, remarked the French Prime Minister René Viviani, as the French vessel

1:27.4

that had brought them from St. Petersburg to Stockholm and back again pulled in.

1:34.1

Despite both statesmen, wanting to avoid the planned welcoming committee, and in fact canceling it to save on time,

1:41.1

the two were greeted by a large crowd nonetheless, that had gathered to await

1:44.5

the arrival of the French leaders. With cries of Vive Le France and Vive Ponce, the French

1:51.2

President, though hardly someone could accuse of pacifist feeling, was taken aback. What struck

1:57.0

me, Poncée noted, was that many people here seem to think more imminent.

2:02.8

All along the way, as the train passed each station, crowds had gathered, expressing similar greetings that France would value peace, but that she would fight if necessary.

2:13.2

With showings like these, Roman Tuan Gare and René Viviani were even more anxious to arrive in Paris and be brought properly up to speed on events.

2:22.2

As he boarded the train with the Prime Minister, Poincere was informed of the Austrian Declaration of War on Serbia that had taken place the day before.

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