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Russia would take at least 6 weeks to get its army ready for war
France would be easily defeated in 6 weeks
Belgium would not resist any German attack
Britain would remain neutral. However: Signed British treaty stated that Britain would come to its defence if another country attempted to invade its borders- causing Britain to be brought into the war.
August 3, 1914- British demanded Germany withdraw its troops from Belgium before midnight with the threat of declaration of war.
August 4, 1914- no response- Britain declared war on Germany.
It was expected Italy would join its allies with Germany and Austria- however under the alliance agreement- one country did not have to support the other if one were the aggressor- Italy remained neutral. Switching sides in may of 1915
October 1914- turkey entered the war-triple alliance.
Earned a reputation for courage and toughness- under the leadership of General Sir John Monash
Loss of life and injuries- common and highly likely