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Germany takes Alsace- Lorraine
Germany takes Alsace-Lorraine from france in 1870. -
The triple Aliance
Itally, Germany and Austria-Hungry form a tripple alliance.
Aliance- a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose, typically by treaty. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm II becomes the ruler of Germany. -
Russia forms an alliance with France
Russia forms a millitarty alliance with France. -
European arms race/militarism
Militarism- the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. -
The Triple Entete is formed.
Brittian, France and Russia form an alliance. -
Austria takes over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina -
The battle lines are drawn
Central powers and allies. Central powers- the alliance of Germany, Austria–Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria during World War I. -
WW1 starts
Austria- Hugry declares war on Serbia. The first decleration of war is made on the first day of WW1 -
Great Britian VS Germany
Grean Britain declares war on Germany .