Between 1890 and 1914, Germany emerged as a significant industrial and military power, challenging the established dominance of France and Britain. Its rapid economic growth and expansionist foreign policy, exemplified by the pursuit of colonies and the enhancement of its navy, heightened fears of German militarism. The formation of alliances, such as the Triple Entente between France, Britain, and Russia, indicated a collective response to the perceived threat of Germany's ambitions, contributing to the tensions that led to World War I. This environment of rivalry and suspicion ultimately set the stage for a larger conflict in 1914.
To end the German threat first.
France declared war on Britain in 1793 due to a combination of factors, including ongoing conflicts over trade, British support for French royalists, and the French Revolution's threat to the British monarchy.
Britain and France signed a treaty with Poland in 1921 to ensure mutual defense against potential aggression, particularly from Germany, which had been perceived as a threat following World War I. The treaty aimed to provide Poland with a security guarantee, thereby solidifying the post-war order in Europe and supporting Poland's sovereignty after it regained independence. The alliance was part of a broader effort by France and Britain to contain German expansionism and maintain stability in Eastern Europe.
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France and Britain wanted to punish Germany after World War I primarily due to the immense destruction and loss of life caused by the war, which was largely attributed to German aggression. They sought reparations to compensate for the damages and to weaken Germany militarily and economically to prevent future conflicts. Additionally, both nations aimed to establish a balance of power in Europe, ensuring that Germany could not pose a similar threat in the future. The Treaty of Versailles reflected these punitive intentions, imposing harsh penalties and territorial losses on Germany.
To end the German threat first.
The German occupation of Europe and their threat to invade Britain is what led to D-Day.
Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple Entente in 1907 to settle colonial disputes. It also helped to counter the military threat from the Triple Alliance.
France declared war on Britain in 1793 due to a combination of factors, including ongoing conflicts over trade, British support for French royalists, and the French Revolution's threat to the British monarchy.
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Britain was afraid of the rising threat of German Imperialism after the development of the Triple Alliance.
WW1 had shown how very vulnerable Britain was to hostile submarines in the Atlantic, and the development of bombers had made much of Britain vulnerable. After the fall of France, the enemy was much nearer and could easily use airfields in Belgium and France. The whole coastline opposite Britain, from the Arctic Circle to the border between France and Spain was in enemy hands. Joncey
Weakness in cavalry. The burden of having to do the invading. Threat of Britain and France helping the South. A bad conscription law, encouraging bounty-jumping.
No. In fact, France was the principle agent in establishing the 'Triple Entente' of nations that stood against the 'Central Powers' - the alliance consisting of Germany, Austia-Hungary and Italy. Since the Franco-Prussian war, which resulted in a loss for France and the signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt, relations between France and the new unified German state were at a low ebb. Due to Germany's stated imperialist intentions, which would have hurt the economic interests of the great colonial states of Europe, France began a military build up and formed the Franco-Russian alliance. Although Britain was neutral and considered the old imperial rivals of France and Russia to be the greatest threat the their empire, the prospect of German imperialism forced Britain to break its neutrality and enter the Entente in 1907.
No particular nation. The big threat was revolution. This was averted in Britain. But the following year there were revolutions in many European capitals - successfully put down and followed by an interval of reactionary rule, as in France under the Emperor Napoleon III.
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America Joined the WW1 conflict in 1917, 3 years after the war started. The threat of unrestricted U Boat activity, American business interests with Britain and France , and German dictatorship were factors. Also Germany offered to take up arms with Mexico against America.