Why did Europe enter the World War1?

Answer 1

It is not accurate to say that European countries were dragged into WWII so fast. There was quite a lot of aggression on the part of Germany once Hitler took power in 1933. Many Europeans, including Britain, did not feel Hitler was a European threat, indeed on some levels they liked what he had managed to do with the German economy. But then German troops took back the Rhineland in 1936. Austria was annexed by Germany in 1938. Then Albania was occupied by Italy in 1939. Poland was then invaded by Germany. It really took quite a lot of outward aggression before the other Europeans decided it was enough. was only at this point that Britain and France for example decided that they had to declare war on Germany/Italy to try to counter their aggression. Then in 1940, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and France were all over-run. So, it is not really accurate to say that European countries were 'dragged' into the war, nor is it accurate to say it happened quickly.

Answer 2

War begins in EuropeWar begins in Europe

The invasion of Poland

On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. As World War II began, Poland became the first country to experience the German military's blitzkrieg, or lightning war. The blitzkrieg was a newtype of military attack. It relied on fast-moving tanks and troops supported by warplanes.

In response to the attack on Poland, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and South Africa soon joined the Allies. On September 17 the Soviet Union attacked Poland from the east. Poland was overrun and divided between Germany and the Soviet Union before its allies were able to help.

After Germany's conquest of Poland, other countries in Europe also expected to be invaded. During the winter of 1939-40, however, there were no further German attacks. This period of time the uneasy calm before the next German invasion became known as the phony war.

by shikhar kamat, india

Great Answer, ShikharBut that's the OTHER World War.

Europe's reason for joining WW1 were for three main reasons: militarism, imperialism, and Nationalism

Answer 3

Which war? There are so many in European history

Answer 4

Europe entered World War 1 because we believed that Germany were wrong in what they were doing. Europe believed that Gavrilo Princip was the catalyst that caused the war

Answer 5

a network of secret alliances