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Germany declares war on France
Germany had planned to attack France first in case of war with Russia, invade its northern industrial areas, then rapidly turn and defeat Russia. To carry out this plan required that France be at war with Germany. While it was hoped France would declare first, it turned out that Germany was forced to make the decleration, doing so in August 3rd.
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