The scene in the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 3 August 1914. Artist: Unknown

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The scene in the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 3 August 1914. On 3 August 1914 Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium the following day. This act violated Belgian neutrality, which Germany, France and Britain had all pledged to guarantee. The invasion prompted Britain to declare war on Germany.

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Size: 7505px × 4194px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Greater London,London,City of Westminster,Westminster
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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