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Prior to World War I, the Russians and Austrians were feuding over control of the Balkans.
Prior to the outbreak of war, the nations of Europe fought political wars over territories abroad.
Most of the parties involved already had machine guns in their inventory prior to the outbreak of the First World War.
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The powder keg of Europe refers to the Balkans, and various European powers that laid claim to the territory. Those countries primarily included Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.
Prior to and following the outbreak of the First World War, the Balkans were considered to be the "powder keg of Europe." This is due to the overlapping alliances of the strongest nations and the volatility in that particular region. One significant action could, and, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, did, ignite a world war.
The Balkan region was actually known as the Powder Keg of Europe prior to the start of World War I. There was increasing tension between the countries in the region, and growing nationalism.
kinder transport is the name given to the rescue mission that took place nine months prior to the outbreak of world war II.
The most direct cause for the beginning of America's involvement in Cuba just prior to the outbreak of hostilities the U.S.S Maine being blown up.
The most direct cause for the beginning of America's involvement in Cuba just prior to the outbreak of hostilities the U.S.S Maine being blown up.
The most direct cause for the beginning of America's involvement in Cuba just prior to the outbreak of hostilities the U.S.S Maine being blown up.
Italy and Turkey were fighting over Libya till 1912