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Britain and Germany began an arms race in the early 20th century primarily due to rising nationalist sentiments and imperial ambitions. Germany sought to challenge Britain's naval supremacy, leading to a fierce competition in building battleships, particularly the Dreadnought-class. This militarization was fueled by both nations' desire for greater global influence and security, creating an atmosphere of mistrust and rivalry that contributed to the tensions leading up to World War I.

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Who was involved in the arms race?

Germany and Britain.


Who won the naval arms race?

Britain


What European country was unified in 1871 to become an economic and military competitor to Britain?

Germany. The 'military competition' (that is, the naval arms race) with Britain didn't start till 1897, after talks about a possible alliance between the two countries broke down.


Arms race between Britain and Germany?

During World War 1, there was an arm race because there was war and that countries had to protect themselves, but in your question, yes there was an arm race between the British and Germany. I hope this has helped. I'm not a historian, you might have to look into that.


Kaiser Wilhelm II's belief that Germany needed a large navy resulted in a race between Germany and Britain to build what?

they were in an arms race because britain had created a ship called the dreadnought which was made out of a really srong metal! then Kaier Wilhelm of germany got really jelouse then started to build there own dreadnought and tryed to out doo britain. sorry 'bout spellin'


What year did the naval arms race take place between Britain and Germany?

The naval arms race began in 1897 following the failure of negotiations designed to create an alliance between the two countries and continued until into World War 1.


Why did the arms race start?

the arms race started because US wanted to get the most powerful bomb.


When did the naval arms race start?

1904


When did arms race start in ww1?

3030


How did alliances contribute to the arms race in World War 1?

Alliances greatly strengthened some countries, forcing others to increase their war budgets to prepare for contingencies. The Arms Race was significantly between Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain.


How did Germany's increase in dreadnaughts affect Britain?

Germany had goaded Russia into fighting Japan during the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. Which effectively removed Russia from the naval arms race in Europe. This allowed Germany to win the Dreadnaught race on the mainland without competition. France and Italy had no desires to compete with Britain; France had put her past wars with Britain behind her. Britain on the other hand, prepared to face the German High Seas Fleet, which culminated in WW1.


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