first countries involved in the First World War, became Serbia and Austria-Hungary.Events leading up to the beginning of the conflict was the murder of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand.After that, the government of Austria-Hungary for a long time led the negotiations on what to take retaliatory action against Serbia.In addition, the expansion of the Austrian side of the troubled Serbian territory during the period of 1912-1913.as a result of the Balkan wars, and the threat that came from the southern Slavs.Another point did not give them rest: whether Russia will act on the side of Serbia.To prevent this, it was necessary to enlist the support of Germany.For the last Austro-Hungary was the only possible ally, so it is in any case can not be left in a difficult situation.
In 1913, Russia was unable to support Serbia, who needed her help to save the situation in the Adriatic, and in 1914, without substituting the expected shoulder, Russia risked weakening its influence in the Balkans.
causes and nature of the First World War were in a tense international situation.Germany knew that the war can not be avoided.Unknown were only possible.It is necessary to choose the right moment, as long as Russia does not re-passed in France - military reorganization, and not signed a lucrative maritime agreement between Britain and Russia.Therefore, the German side could be regarded the beginning of military action as the only way to achieve world domination.
reason was the First World War and the arms race, which involved all the major powers.No nation was frightened by the military might of the other, so this fact can not be considered as a deterrent.Countries sought to expand its own production of arms and not really in awe of the military opponents of the program.It would seem that Britain would back down before the might of the German fleet, but she wished to strengthen their influence and gain naval superiority at any cost.
Therefore, in 1914 the reasons for the First World War were very serious, they set up the world community to the realization that military action can not be avoided.France as a result of the 1870 war remained dissatisfied loss of Alsace and Lorraine territories, Germany, by contrast, was satisfied with their position, feeling military superiority over other European countries.In addition, the end of the XIX century was marked by the understanding of the necessity of national independence in a number of countries that posed a threat to the continued existence of the Ottoman and Habsburg empires and, as a consequence, led to instability in the international system.
Causes of World War I, according to the followers of the Marxist theory lies in the antagonistic sentiment between Junker and Russian landowner.They added quite a long list of other preconditions: the struggle for iron and coal, railways, spheres of influence, the colonies, national contradictions.No less important role played and the role of personality in history.For example, French President Poincaré spent his childhood in the territory of Lorraine, which was occupied by the Germans.This fact could not be reflected in the future historical events.
Causes of World War I still lurk in the following points.Russia during the reign of Nicholas II, had difficulties moving cargo through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, causing significant economic damage suffered.She is in need of a free outlet and inlet of the Black Sea, as the main grain exports pass through Constantinople.By 1904, between Russia and France created an alliance called the Triple Entente.A few years later, Russia has signed an agreement with Britain on the delimitation of spheres of influence in countries such as Afghanistan, Persia and Tibet.Despite reaching an agreement between the Allies in 1907 could not be considered as a military unit, which can not be said of the Triple Alliance.This status is only acquired the Allies in 1914, since the signing of the tripartite agreement between Russia, Britain and France to waive the obligation to enter into a separate peace with the enemies.
These were the main causes of the First World War, which began July 28, 1914.
