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Britain declared war on Germany in response to Germany's invasion of Belgium. Belgium had been regarded as a neutral state under international law since 1839. On August 1st, Britain asked the ambassadors of both France and Germany if they intended to honor Belgian neutrality in the event of war between themselves. The French stated immediately that it was their intention to do so. Ominously, the German ambassador declined to give a similar commitment.
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The British involvement in World War 1 was primarily driven by the desire to maintain the balance of power in Europe and protect its own interests. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist and the subsequent involvement of various European powers led to the formation of complex alliances and the escalation of tensions. Britain saw the war as an opportunity to protect its imperial territories and to support its allies in containing German expansionism.
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What did the the treaty of Brest-Litovsk accomplish?
It ended Russia's involvement in World War 1
Did canada fight in World War 1?
yes Canada fought in world war 1 because Canada was a British colony, and when British was at the war, Canada found itself at the war automatically
What did Douglas haig do in World War I?
Douglas Haig was a British soldier, a British Field Marshal, and a British Commander of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in world war 1.
What were British soldiers called in World War 1?
Tommys.
What were british privates called in World War 1?
Tommys
What did the Cook Islands do in World War 1?
There is no record of the Cook Islands' or New Zealand's direct involvement in World War 1. During the period of the war, however, the Cook Islands was a British protectorate.
What was New Zealand's involvement in World War I?
What was new Zealands invovlement in world war 1
What were the reasons for Russia's involvement in World War 1?
to help the Slavic
What was Canada's involvement in the RAF during World War 1?
NOTHING
What was Spain's involvement in World War 1?
They weren't. They were a neutral country.
Australias involvement in World War 1?
australians involvment in ww1
What years did the world war 1 spam?
1914-1918 ..... American involvement
What is the date of Britain involvement in World War 1?
4 August, 1914.
Was guatemala's involvement in world war 1 world war 2 cold war and the un?
Yes, particularly General Tom Nellis.
British leader in World War I?
David Lloyd George was the British Leader in World War 1.
Who was the president when the World War 1 happend?
Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States during America's involvement in World War I.
What treaty ended Russia involvement in World War 1?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
