From the about 1890 onwards there was much resentment among many Germans that their country wasn't a 'world power'. What was usually meant by this was that (despite some colonies) Germany was essentially a European power without much influence worldwide. They contrasted themselves with Britain - with wasn't a major European military power, but which had a vast overseas empire and considerable influence in the world. Many German intellectuals saw Germany with its outstanding and widely imitated education system and, above all.its much admired universities as the guardian of education... When comparing themselves with Britain, many German intellectuals were (in some sense) angered by the fact that, in their eyes, Britain had done nothing to deserve its success in the world. It seemed to them to be the result of pure good luck. They saw themselves as much more deserving amd regarded the situation as wickedly unfair. This outlook was naive and unrealistic, but it encouraged a sense of boundless narcissistic (not Nazi) 'entitlement'. In all fairness, Germany had many remarkable achievements, but this sense of deserving something much better in the world was unrealistic and set them on a collision course with most other European powers. Moreover, this amazing sense of 'entitlement' encouraged racism: after all, it was above all the notion of German 'superiority' that supported this illusion. (International affairs don't operate on 'merit'). Envy of 'undeserving','uneducated'Britain led to futile rivalry in the form of the naval arms race (1897 onwards) and attempts to woo the Ottoman Empire as an ally in order to threaten communications between Britain and India. Catching up with and overtaking Britain was a key aim. At the same time - and much more realistically - Germany consolidated its already strong position in Europe as leader of a German-dominated Central Europe. There were a handful of German thinkers who saw this - a very powerfulMitteleuropaextending into theBalkans and the Near Eastas a viable substitute for world power status. This answer is only concerned with foreign policy. At some stage I may be able to add something on domestic policy. Joncey
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal led to aggressive military actions and alliances that ultimately contributed to the escalation of the conflict and the eventual defeat of Germany and its allies.
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal influenced their strategies and actions during the conflict as they pursued aggressive military tactics, such as the Schlieffen Plan, to quickly defeat their enemies and achieve their objectives. Germany's desire for territorial expansion and dominance also led to their involvement in alliances and conflicts that ultimately escalated the war.
Japan and Italy fought against Germany in World War 1 but were on Germany's side in World War 2
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal shaped their strategies and actions during the conflict as they focused on quick and decisive military victories to achieve their objectives. Germany's aggressive tactics, such as the Schlieffen Plan and unrestricted submarine warfare, were aimed at weakening their enemies and achieving their territorial ambitions.
World War 2
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal led to aggressive military actions and alliances that ultimately contributed to the escalation of the conflict and the eventual defeat of Germany and its allies.
France wanted to weaken Germany so that it wouldn't threaten France again
Belgium entered the war when it was invaded by Germany, so its goal was its own self-preservation and defense.
No. Germany lost World War I.
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal influenced their strategies and actions during the conflict as they pursued aggressive military tactics, such as the Schlieffen Plan, to quickly defeat their enemies and achieve their objectives. Germany's desire for territorial expansion and dominance also led to their involvement in alliances and conflicts that ultimately escalated the war.
Japan and Italy fought against Germany in World War 1 but were on Germany's side in World War 2
Germany was in WW I and WW II.
to punish Germany. (boy did they learn their lesson. )
Germany was on the losing side of World War 1.
Germany's goal in World War 1 was to establish itself as a dominant power in Europe by expanding its territory and influence. This goal shaped their strategies and actions during the conflict as they focused on quick and decisive military victories to achieve their objectives. Germany's aggressive tactics, such as the Schlieffen Plan and unrestricted submarine warfare, were aimed at weakening their enemies and achieving their territorial ambitions.
Germany fought the us in world war 1
It didn't. Germany lost World War I.