Serbia

Definition

Serbia is a country located in southeastern Europe. It was involved in the start of WWI due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist.

Related terms

Archduke Franz Ferdinand: He was an Austrian royal whose assassination by a Serbian nationalist sparked WWI.

Black Hand: This was a secret military society formed by members of Serbian army who were involved in political assassinations including that of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Balkan Wars: These were two wars fought on Balkan Peninsula between Balkan League (including Serbia) and Ottoman Empire before WWI which set stage for tensions leading to WWI.