First World War - the largest military conflict of his time.The confrontation occurred on the basis of the crisis of relations between European countries.All participants of the First World War had its own motives.There were at the time of the outbreak of hostilities the two poles - the Entente and the Triple Alliance.
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World War - it's almost all European countries.In the course of events they were joined by one of the parties to the conflict.Neutrals were Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Denmark.
one of the parties to the conflict were the Entente - the coalition, created by Russia, Britain and France.A characteristic feature of the agreement - was not a single contract, participants were limited to bilateral agreements.One was signed in 1904 between Britain and France, the second - in 1907, the parties were the United Kingdom and Russia.On the side of the Entente fought Romania, Italy (since 1915), Greece and other Balkan countries.Even before the end of hostilities, due to the crisis in the country, the war left Russia.
Why Entente came into conflict?
All participants of the First World War had their reasons for involvement in opposition:
- Russia sought to expand the sphere of influence in Europe - to become a leader among the Slavic countries.Particularly interested in access to the Mediterranean Sea.In addition, there are clear aggressive vypadki from Germany to Russia.
- France ever since the Franco-Prussian War, held its evil to Germany and wanted revenge.However, there was a fear of losing the colony in Africa.By the early twentieth century France ceased to compete in the market, so wanted by eliminating the strongest opponent to regain significance.
- UK also had a number of causes of war with Germany.Firstly, England sought to prevent the penetration of the German British colonies in Africa.The countries have long waged a trade war.Secondly, Germany wanted revenge for the fact that the latter supported the enemies of Great Britain in the Boer War.
- Serbia was not the founder of the Entente, but also had a reason to join in the conflict.The state was very young, he lacked influence - participation in such a confrontation could turn it into a leader of the Balkan countries.Serbia secretly fought against Austria-Hungary.
Lists of participants of World War I suggest that the conflict in a certain way touched the whole of Europe.
block opponents - the Triple Alliance
military and political unification of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed in the late XIX century.The first agreement was signed in 1879.The founders were Austria-Hungary and Germany, 3 years later joined by Italy.
On the side of the Triple Alliance fought Turkey and Bulgaria.Italy withdrew from the coalition in 1915.Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire) and Bulgaria were called Quadruple Alliance.
in its composition had strong country.Germany has been a leader in economic and political relations, has successfully pursued a colonial policy in Africa.A powerful state was Austro-Hungary.It is on its territory, and the incident occurred, which became the main reason for the outbreak of hostilities - the murder of the heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand.
Why do countries like War of the Triple Alliance?
able to deal with the political and economic opponents began the First World War.Participating countries were part of the Tripartite Agreement had a number of motives to start fighting:
- Germany sought to undisputed leadership in Europe.He is trying to destroy the influence of Russia and France.An important motive was the desire to get more colonies in Africa.
- Austria-Hungary wanted to keep its existing territory and attach new ones.He sought, as well as Russia, to become the leader of all Slavs.
After the conflict the participants of World War I got a weakened economy and government instability.After this confrontation have failed all existing at the time of the empire.
