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The Dreikaiserbkommen or League of the Three Emperors was created in 1837. This was an alliance between Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany that lasted until 1887. The document was signed by Otto von Bismarck of Germany, Francis Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, and Nicolas I of Russia.
Following the reclassification of the Austrian Empire as Austria-Hungary in 1867, Austria Hungary had only to Emperors, Franz Josef I (1848-1916) and Karl I (1916-1918).
Following the reclassification of the Austrian Empire as Austria-Hungary in 1867, Austria Hungary had only to Emperors, Franz Josef I (1848-1916) and Karl I (1916-1918).
The triple alliance was composed of Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. This above is a fine answer however, the details & signicance of the Triple Alliance needs more details to fully grasp its importance. Under Bismarck's leadership, France was defeated in the Franco - Prussian war. The peace terms were damaging to France and Bismarck sought to deter France from waging a war of revenge. To do this Bismarck did the following: 1. Bismarck sought to isolate France and gain allies for Germany; 2. Bismarck sought and acheived an alliance with Austria - Hungary, whose expansion into the Balkans conflicted with Russian plans; 3. In 1879 Germany and Austria - Hungary joined in a defensive military alliance; 4. Italy was an enemy of France in that France took control of Tunisa in 1881. Italy had plans for this area;and 5. In 1882, Italy agreed to join the Germany & Austria - Hungary in a defensive military alliance, thus was formed the Triple Alliance.
The German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck created a fixed military alliance during peace time was a new concept for 19th century Europe. Bismarck is given credit for establishing an Austro-German alliance. He also induced Russia to return to the Three Emperor's League, which for a time they did. Bismarck also created a defense alliance with Rome. This was a protection against a French attack. Bismarck was also the force behind the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
Kaiser Whilhelm was the last Emperor to rule Germany. At the time, Chancellor Otto von Bismarck was dismissed and Whilhelm was manipulated into supporting Austria-Hungary during the crisi of July 1914 which then led to World War I.
Germany, under the leadership of Otto Van Bismarck, had won a stunning victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War. To deter France from seeking revenge, Bismarck pursued policies to isolate France and gain allies for Germany. Bismarck set into motion an alliance with Austria-Hungary, whose expansion into the Balkans conflicted with Russian policies. In 1879, Germany and Austria-Hungary joined in a defensive military alliance. Now, Italy was enraged at France, whose seizure of Tunisia in 1881 thwarted Italian military objectives. In 1882, Italy agreed to a defensive military alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary. This became known as the Triple Alliance.
Germany had an agreement to go to war if Austria-Hungary were to be attacked by Russia. Alliances like this were a main cause that brought many countries into WW1.
The German army when nearly reached Paris, faced with the Allies which was now with fresh American troops and the Allies drove the Germans back. Austria-Hungary faced with a revolution which overthrew the emperor of Austria-Hungary and the new govt. of it signed an agreement to stop fighting.
The German army when nearly reached Paris, faced with the Allies which was now with fresh American troops and the Allies drove the Germans back. Austria-Hungary faced with a revolution which overthrew the emperor of Austria-Hungary and the new govt. of it signed an agreement to stop fighting.
The German army when nearly reached Paris, faced with the Allies which was now with fresh American troops and the Allies drove the Germans back. Austria-Hungary faced with a revolution which overthrew the emperor of Austria-Hungary and the new govt. of it signed an agreement to stop fighting.
Most of those involved in the war. It was not policy to kill those from neutral countries, nor from Great Britain or the United States, of the Axis countries only Finland did not send any of its citizens to be killed, however some were caught in mainland Europe and ended up in the camps.