DH KLThe Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The Shot That Started WWI | Dr. History Talks

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The Shot That Started WWI | Dr. History Talks

Step back in time as we explore the pivotal moment that changed the course of history—the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Discover the historical significance of this tragic event, the immediate impact, and the underlying political tensions in Bosnia under Austro-Hungarian rule. Learn about the deadly plot orchestrated by the *Black Hand*, the chaos caused by Nedeljko Cabrinovic’s failed grenade attack, and the critical miscommunication that sealed the Archduke’s fate. Witness the tragic final moments as Gavrilo Princip takes his decisive shot, igniting the spark that led to World War One.

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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 The Shot That Shook the World
00:00:04 Arrival in Sarajevo
00:00:30 The Black Hand's Plot
00:01:04 The First Attempt
00:01:37 Continuing the Day
00:01:48 The Fatal Turn
00:02:11 The Assassination
00:02:47 Aftermath and Consequences