Archduke Ferdinand - heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne - was murdered on a Sarajevo bridge, today in 1914; along with his wife Sophie.

The perpetrator was Gav Princip, a Bosnian Serb - and part of a group fighting for a combined Yugoslavia.

War was immediately declared, by Austria-Hungary, on Sebia - and WW1 started - with most European countries joining in.

Tens of millions died over the next few years - with many other international scores being settled. Major conflict have a propensity to attract unconnected players, with their own specific agendas.

If east/west violence escalates soon - say, between Islam and the US - nations and organisations will be quick to join both sides.

Precipitating an even larger series of confrontations - in an even more catastrophic WW3. Perhaps, the final conflict ever...

My admiration for your knowledge is in direct conflict with my respect for your perspicacity...

I thought Trump may start a war before the next election. Warmongers always win.

Now I don't think he will because I reckon he's actually too timid and frightened of the consequences.

Besides, his rusted on fans..all he has to do is say he had a war and won and now he's made peace and they believe him

They already think he built that wall.

wyot wrote:
My admiration for your knowledge is in direct conflict with my respect for your perspicacity...

Fine and dandy.

AJP Taylor, I am not.

Your opinion is also respected.


Not though, as much as your views would be.

A fair point well made Barney...