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In World War 2 Germany had already defeated France when they declared war on Russia.
At the time that Germany invaded Russia, Britain was the only major power at war with Germany and Britain didn't have the resources to mount an attack against mainland Europe.
Germany was unable to attack England across the channel so Hitler decided to divert his attention to Russia before Stalin made his military forces any stronger.
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Who was in World War 1 from the start?
When Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia mobilized to protect its Balkan interest, causing Germany to declare war on both Russia and France. When Germany tried to invade France through Belgium, England declared war to defend its neutral ally. Italy, the Ottoman Empire, and the USA all joined at later stages.
Why did Germany feel that they could not win a war against Russia and France at the same time?
this is because Germany is in the middle of France and Russia and so if they attacked eother one of them they will not stand a chance against both of them because they will be attacked from both sides
If the archduke had not been shot would the war have erupted still?
No, as the death of Franz Ferdinand set of both the agreements in Europe and divide the countries into war because austro-hungary declared war on Serbia for killing Franz Ferdinand and Russia declare war on Austro-Hungary and Germany declared war on russia and France then Britain declared war on Germany. Italy backed out. The triple entente was Britain, France and Russia and the triple alliance was Germany, Austro-Hungary and Italy.
Why did France and Russia form a dual alliance?
The dual alliance of 1892 between France and Russia arose from fear of Germany.
What rivalry caused tension that led to world war 1?
A: Japan and Russia both claimed the same territory in northern Asia B: Britain, France, and Germany competed for colonies in Africa and Asia C: Germany feared the rise of communism in Russia and France D: Britain and Germany each wanted to gain control of France.
In the years before the war why did Britain and France refuse the Russian overtures for an alliance?
Britain and France sees both Russia and Germany as potential threats ,after the Russian revolution Russia was hitting hard in world politics and economy so Britain and France hoped for a typical war between Russia and Germany (as Germany was becoming the world superpower ).Their was that If Russia And Germany could collide one would destroy another and there will be at least one enemy wipped out or weekend and would be easy to handle,this strategy was called as satisfying spree but unfortunately Russia and Germany came under an agreement not to attack each other ,that's why France and Britain refuses the Russian overtures for alliance though they gave (as announced) their full support to Russia when Russia managed to stop Germany's progress in Stalingrad .
What was the Germans first objective in the war?
Germany's first major objective in World War I was to defeat France. When the war began, Germany was at war with both France and Russia. Since Russia was a very old-fashioned and huge country, German military leaders knew that it would take some time for the full Russian army to get ready to fight. France, on the other hand, was just as modern as Germany, and wasn't as big as Russia. Germany's plan was to defeat France, knock them out of the war, and once that was done, turn to face Russia. However, France was able to stop Germany's invasion at the first Battle of the Marne- the so-called "Miracle of the Marne". Germany was thus forced to fight a two front war, which it was unable to win, despite Russia's exit from the war over three years later.
What country was allied until Germany attacked?
Russia.Germany and Russia both agreed not to fight and was going to both get half of Poland after taking it over.but once Germany swept France then Germany didnt really have to worry about fighting on two fronts like in ww1.so then they decided to go against there treaty and attack russia.so at first russia was germanys allie.but then Germany attacked it so the answer is RUSSIA
What country hosted both summer and winter Olympic games?
USA, Canada, Russia, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, and Germany.
Who declared war on Germany in WWI?
Well actually, no-one declared war on Germany. Here is what happened: - A Serbian terrorist assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Austria threatened to declare war on Serbia - Russia, one of Serbia's allies, threatened to declare war on Austria - Austria appealed to Germany, one of it's allies, for help - Germany declared war on Russia and France and attempted to carry out the Schlieffen Plan - The Schlieffen Plan involved invading Belgium, one of Britain's allies, so both Britain and Australia came into the war Hope this helps to make things a bit clearer; WW1 is a bit confusing! :)
What continent are France and Germany part of?
France and Germany are both part of the continent of Europe.
Who attacked both Britain and northern France?
Germany
