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∙ 9y agoDuring World War I, Belgium played a minor role as neutral victim, as combatant, and as minor member of the Triple Alliance. It was initially neutral until being invaded by Germany, at which point it became a formal combatant in the conflict. Although most of its territory was occupied by Germany throughout the war, its forces continued fighting on the side of the Triple Alliance until the war was won in 1918.
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∙ 14y agoBecause Germany invaded them under the Schliffen plan, why else?
Wouldn't you defend your homeland against an invasion?
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What was the first obstacle for Germany in belgium in ww1?
on the 30th of augest 1914
What nation did not belong to the Allied Powers during ww1?
Russia, Great Britain, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, France, Monte Carlo,
What did Germany do to cause Great Britain To join WW1?
Germany invaded Belgium that was neutral
Why did Britain join WW1?
Britain was committed to defend France and Belgium and since they joined the Britain did
What year did Germany join WW1?
Following Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary's death in June 1914 Germany instantly got involved helping Austria-Hungary by quickly overrunning: Belgium, Russia and France in the early stages.
Why was British Empire involved in ww1?
Because Germany had invaded Belgium, whose neutrality was guaranteed by Britain.
What was the capital city of Belgium in ww1?
belgium
Was Belgium on german's side in ww1?
No
Leaders involved in world war 1?
who were the leaders involved in WW1 who were the leaders involved in WW1
Attacked Belgium in WW1?
they got annoyed
What City in Belgium is the site of WW1 Battles?
Ypres
WW1 started after Germany invaded which country?
Serbia
When did japan get involved in ww1?
Yes
What was the first obstacle for Germany in belgium in ww1?
on the 30th of augest 1914
What led up to the us becoming involved in ww1?
Britain became involved in WW1 because: * Imperialism - Britain wanted to keep their empire, and Germany wanted more. * Naval Race - the Kaiser was jealous of the British navy and Britain wanted to hold onto what they had. * German Industrial Rivalry - Germany led the way in new technology. * Schlieffen plan - Britain had to help defend Belgium and France when it was put into practise. * Triple Entente - Britain had to go to war to help Russia and France. * Belgium treaty - promise to protect Belgium's neutrality.
How many people were involved with WW1?
99,000,000
How war president Wilson involved?
WW1 .
