How did Archduke Ferdinand's assassination escalate to WWI?

by KaptainK27

Why did Germany feel the need to help Austria-Hungary, but then attack France for no reason? It seems a little ridiculous.

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Centenary AMA: Shooting of Franz Ferdinand and WWI