The Great War Scenario On 2 August 1914, Germany occupied Luxembourg and sent an ultimatum to Belgium, demanding passage through the country. When Belgium refused, Germany declared war on France on 3 August and on Belgium the following day. German troops immediately crossed the border, launching an offensive against the Belgian city of Liège. This scenario begins on August 4, 1914 during the invasion of Belgium, contains armies and for some strange reason France is op. Here the sc