Their mission achieved, Princip and Cabrinovic both tried to commit suicide, but the cyanide in the capsules they carried had oxidized and failed to kill them.
After successfully completing their mission, Princip and Cabrinovic attempted to take their own lives. However, the cyanide capsules they had with them malfunctioned, as the chemical had oxidized and did not work as intended. This failure left them alive to face the consequences of their actions.
Their dramatic attempts at suicide reflect the intense pressures they faced following the assassination, which had significant global ramifications. Their actions helped instigate a chain...
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