6 Assassins And Their Fate: Sarajevo Break Down (WW1 Documentary)

Shortly before the bells chimed eleven on a crisp Sunday morning on the 28th of June 1914, a crackle of gunfire pierced the serene streets of Sarajevo. Two shots, sharp and sudden, echoed through the city, forever altering the course of history. The gunman, a young Bosnian Serb named Gavrilo Princip, had just ignited a spark that would soon engulf Europe in a brutal conflict. His targets? None other than Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Duchess Sophie Chotek.

This wasn't just an assassination; it was a calculated act of defiance, a desperate plea for freedom from a simmering nationalist movement. In this video, we'll rewind time to that fateful day. We'll dissect the assassination, delve into the simmering tensions that laid the groundwork for this pivotal moment, and ultimately understand how a single bullet, fired with unwavering conviction, could set the world ablaze.

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Credits:
• Research & Script: Shane Greer
• Narration: Dan Hill
• Editing: Shane Greer
• Thumbnail Design: Linus Klassen
• Music & Sound Effects: Shane Greer