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Ah, goes to show I don't know my modern European battles very well. >.>
Yeah, more or less. Best summary would be:
Countries aren't always rational actors, and even when they are, placing bets on being able to force a fait accompli before consequences hit (a la Russia with Crimea in 2014) is always a risk.
You can also apportion some blame to Kaiser Wilhelm II for being such a dumbass as to give a metaphorical blank check to Austro-Hungary so he could sound big and strong in support of Germany's allies on the world stage. He had a lot of mommy and daddy issues. Thanks, monarchy.
It was said, early on, when the opening moves were being played and diplomatic avenues were still being tried, that in Austro-Hungary, the mood was that the war was inevitable but not serious, while in Germany, the mood was that the war was serious but not inevitable.
Oh, yes, the whole show is fantastic! Especially the last season.
Of all the reading I've done so far ... here's my favourite summary of the First World War
https://stephaniehuesler.com/2019/12/15/history-undusted-if-world-war-i-were-a-bar-fight/