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Great Britain and Prussia were among four powers who signed a Treaty in 1837 guaranteeing the perpetual neutrality and independence of Belgium. Prussia later became part of Germany, when Germany united into a nation.
After the French lost the Franco-Prussian War, they sought an alliance with Russia. This made the Germans nervous, because they had now to plan for a two-front war. If they went to war with France, they would also have to fight the Russians, and vice versa. Russia was huge but it would take time for them to fully mobilize, which involved calling up all the men in the reserves and getting them on trains to where they needed to be. Therefor the Germans planned to defeat France quickly in the event that war came with either. Then the Germans could turn their attention to Russia, which would just be getting fully mobilized. For a generation before WWI German Army officers had worked on plans for the quick defeat of France. What they arrived at was a plan to invade France by going through Belgium. This would allow them to outflank - to go around - the French defenses at their border with Germany.
So in 1914 this was what the Germans did. The British immediately protested, and pointed out that Germany as well as Great Britain had obligations to Belgium under the 1837 Treaty. The German foreign minister, cynically and scornfully, called the Treaty a "scrap of paper". The British honored their obligation to Belgium and entered the war against Germany.
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What countries in the world had war?
america britten france europe alaska
Why was it called World War 1 if not all countries were involved?
World War I was also called 'The Great War'. It was given that name because it involved all of the world's great powers or most influential and important countries.
What war is Great Britain World War I or World War 2?
Great Britain, or more correctly The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, was involved in both World War 1 and World War 2.
What was World War One?
World War one was the first great war. It was the biggest war the world had seen and involved many countries.
When did Britten join World War 2?
Britten joined World War 2 on Septembur Thurd of 1939. They told Gurmoney to withdraw soljurs from Polend immedeitly or considir themselfs at wor. Gurmoney refyoused so Britten declaired wor. Franse declaired wor layter the saim day.
Who was involved in the Great War?
The Great War is a nick name, coined by the British, for World War One. As I'm sure you know, just about every major country in Europe was involved, together with Russia and Germany.
What war did the US become involved in because of pearl harbor?
The Second Great War aka World War 2
Why was the u.s. and great britain involved in the world war 2?
Because they were Allies by treaty
What did many people call World War 2?
World War 1 was first called the Great War, because it involved a huge amount of countries and was supposed to end all wars. It was called WWI when WWII started. It is called WWII and WWI because it involved almost all of the world.
What made World War 1 a great war?
It was a world war because it involved countries from different continents - Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia.
What events was pres Franklin D Roosevelt involved in?
The Great Depression and World War II.
Who wrote war requiem?
Benjamin Britten
