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Central Powers
The Central forces of World War 2 were lead by the German Republic and included the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria against the Allied Forces.
1,492 Questions
Who threw the grenade at Franciz Fedinad?
Nedeljko Cabrinovic was the man who threw the bomb at the Archduke's motorcade.
The throw was off and the bomb bounced off the car and it exploded under the next car in the motorcade, disabling the car and wounding 20 people.
Cabrinovic then attempted suicide to avoid capture, but was arrested.
He was tried and convicted of his crime, but was not executed since he was only 17 and legally considered a child. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. he died of tuberculosis in 1916.
Why did Germany ask the allies for an armistice in November 1918?
because they had finished fighting and had been defeated in World War I.
Who were the major Central powers World War I?
The major Central Powers in World War 1 were: # The German Empire # The Austro-Hungarian Empire # The Ottoman Empire (Turkish Empire) The other member of this alliance was the Kingdom of Bulgaria.
Serbia started WWI when the serbs killed the archduke of austria-hungry
In 1917 Germany returned to unrestricted submarine warfare hoping it would do what to Britain?
to take out british ships so that people would starve and beg for peace
What was the symbol for the Austria-Hungarian military during World War 1?
A 2-headed eagle looking East & West was the symbol for the Austria-Hungarian military during World War 1.
What was the name given to the nations fighting against central powers?
They were called the Allies:
The two opposing groups that fought in World War I were the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey) and the Allies, an alliance that grew from the three members of the Triple Entente (Britain and the British Empire, France, and Russia) to incorporate 27 Allied and Associated powers, including Italy and, towards the end of the war, the USA.
How did nationalism cause rivalries between some European countries?
Nationalism is the belief that your nation is the best in the world. Two countries with that sentiment are bound to clash. A perfect example is between Britain and Germany. Britain had the world's greatest navy and, in order to defeat Britain in an inavoidable conflict, Germany began building up its navy. Britain responded by building more ships. The two nations became rivals on the sea because thier nationalistic ideals made them think they had to have the better navy.
Did Germany lose land in World War 1?
Yes, they lost a part of France, a bit to Denmark, and Austria.
This is known as Armistice Day. The end of the was came into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Therefore Novemeber 11th 1918, at 11am.
Which countrie's made up Europe's Central Powers a the beginning of World War 1?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire
Did Central powers get defeated in world war 1 true or false?
Yes, The ALlies powers won WWI against the Central powers and WWII against the Axis Powers.
What countries were allies and which were the central powers?
In world war 1 the central powers were Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman empire. The allies where The British empire, France, Russia and later the United states, Italy and 21 other nations
a friendly agreement. if you are talking about the Triple entente, it was the agreement between Great Britain, France, and Russia during WW1
What is the Triptych by Hieronymus Bosch called?
Bosch has several triptychs, including garden of earthly delights, seven deadly sins of the round table, all circa 1400-1500
What were America's allies in World War 1?
America was a member of the "Allies," which included France, Britain, Russia, and parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
