12 Jul
How the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne came to be assassinated in Sarajevo was a chapter of accidents. It began with the Congress of Berlin in 1878 and ended when the owner of the car Franz-Ferdinand was travelling in opted to stand guard on the running board on the opposite side of the vehicle from the archduke, so leaving him exposed to his assassin’s bullets.
Ross tells of a chain of unlikely events in the years prior to 1914 which, together with the timing of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, proved so decisive in triggering a European war.
Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.
Manor Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6PA
12 Jul 2025 12:00