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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
What does MAIN stand for in the cause of world war 1?
Militiarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
How did alliances help cause World War 1?
Mutual assistance pacts of all types meant that when any one country was involved in a conflict numerous others were automatically called on for and involved.
In the early 20th century the powers of Europe readied them selves for war. Every government know it would happen so they forged allegiance's.
France and Russia had an alliance for many years but in 1907 Britain joined to create The Triple Entente.
Another alliance of powers was signed in 1882 between the Kingdom of Italy, The German Empire and The Austria-Hungary Empire. This was called the Triple Alliance of the Central Powers.
There were many other Alliances between nations in Europe that effected who ended up on what side.
Austria-Hungary had recently annexed Bosnia. This angered the Russians as they believed themselves to be the leaders of the Slavic people. Russia formed an alliance with Serbia.
The act that started the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the thrown of Austria-Hungary, on 28 June 1914.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and moved troops over the border.
Russia, being allies of Serbia declared war on Austria-Hungary.
Germany, being allies of Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia and France.
Britain had pledge they would help defend Belgium from attack in the The Treaty of London.
Germany tried to sidestep the French forces and attack through Belgium. this brought The British Empire into the war.
The Ottoman Empire was an old enemy of Russia and made an alliance with The Central Powers.
Bulgaria was feeling bitter over a previous defeat at the hands of Serbia and joined the Central Powers (Germany and Austria).
The Queen of Romania was 1st cousins with the King of Britain and the Tzar of Russia and persuaded her husband to join the Entente alliance.
Britain had an alliance with Japan and the Emperor of Japan sent troops to help the British.
Italy did not join the Central Powers as they said they would in the Triple Alliance. Instead Italy joined the Entente Allies in 1915 fighting against the Central Powers.
The USA did not join the war until 1917 after a German Naval attack on The American passenger ship The Lusitania.
The war was not only in Europe but also in the colonies in African, Asia and the Pacific.
Had there been no Alliances the war would have been between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
Caused most Americans to sympathize with the allies rather than the central powers?
America's close cultural and economic ties with Britain.
What countries were included in the triple alliance?
The countries in the triple aliance were Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary.
What three countries were Americas enemies during World War 1?
* The German Empire. * The Austria-Hungarian Empire. * The Ottoman Empire. * Bulgaria
Why is Archduke Ferdinand famous?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is famous for his murder starting world war 1.
Will alliances cause another world war?
Alliance will not cause another World War because everyone will feel protected s they will feel that there is no need to fight at least until something massive happens in the world.
What advantages did the north side have during the Korean War?
The North Korean's had used MiG-15 and MiG-15 BIS Chinese and Soviet V AC and they were used mainly to cover North Korea's objects from air raids. Also, they had Russian-made tanks and Russian-made aircrafts when they invaded the 38th parallel.
What is the correlation between sri and Sri Lanka in the Ramayana?
there's a bridge connecting them together.
What did Germany hope for by returning to unrestricted submaine warfare?
Britain blockaded Germany during World War 1, preventing food and materials from reaching the country. The Germans hoped to break the blockade by deploying submarines that would destroy British maritime power. Also, the submarines attacked cargo ships that brought supplies to Britain. In this way, Germany attempted to blockade Britain through the use of submarines. Also, submarines crushed British morale and made the war unpopular in the eyes of the public.
Which cause of World War 1 contributed most directly to the murder in Sarajevo?
It's a combination of Imperialism and Nationalism. Imperialism lead Austria-Hungary to take Bosnia and Nationalism made the Serbs who assassinated the Archduke of Austria do it because Serbia had wanted Bosnia.
How did Wilhelm II treat the Socialists?
For a short time (about 1889-92) the Kaiser tried to win the favour of the Social Democrats and become a 'People's Kaiser'. The Social Democrats were unimpressed, and the Kaiser turned against them. He bullied his government into trying to make strikes illegal, for example.
How do you build a sound proof box for a generator?
Ok first your are going to have to get a small sound proof material that is cheap not expensive and possibly some styrsfoam to protecht it.you will build it with wood and on the inside beams poot a layer of styrofoam them your sound proom material then more styrofoam that way the material is protected.now for the roof do the same thing but measure out a latch so you can get in and out of the box.make shure when the latch closes the material and strofoam are seald tight no cracks.and that pritty much covers it.
Ok first your are going to have to get a small sound proof material that is cheap not expensive and possibly some styrsfoam to protecht it.you will build it with wood and on the inside beams poot a layer of styrofoam them your sound proom material then more styrofoam that way the material is protected.now for the roof do the same thing but measure out a latch so you can get in and out of the box.make shure when the latch closes the material and strofoam are seald tight no cracks.and that pritty much covers it.
Ok first your are going to have to get a small sound proof material that is cheap not expensive and possibly some styrsfoam to protecht it.you will build it with wood and on the inside beams poot a layer of styrofoam them your sound proom material then more styrofoam that way the material is protected.now for the roof do the same thing but measure out a latch so you can get in and out of the box.make shure when the latch closes the material and strofoam are seald tight no cracks.and that pritty much covers it.
How did American Progressives view World War 1?
initially the progressives believed that the war was violent and uncivilized but by the time the United States joined the war, they had realized that the war was filled with many opportunities for American society.
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Why is venography not often used?
Venography is not used often, however, because it is painful, expensive, exposes the patient to a fairly high dose of radiation, and can cause complications.
How many airplanes did Germany use during world war 1?
35 factories churned out 48,537 airplanes throughout the war. Note, this figure is spread out over 1914-1918. The Austro-Hungarian Empire produced 5,431.
At the end of the war Germany had 2,390 aircraft at the front lines, Austria had so few, the numbers aren't listed.
Out of that 48 thousand, 27,637 were shot down, crashed and damaged.
The Treaty of Versailles only dealt with Germany, there were separate treaties for the other Central Powers countries.
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to give up land to the newly-created nation Poland, Denmark, France, Belgium, Lithuania and the newly-created nation Czechoslovakia in Europe. They were forced to give up colonies to Britain, France, South Africa(semi-independent British colony), Australia(semi-independent British colony) and Japan.
They were forced to pay exorbitant reparations to Britain, France and Belgium totalling 132 billion Marks(roughly equivalent to $442 billion in 2013). The sum of reparations was eventually lowered multiple times, however the reparations were never paid in full due to the Second World War and Cold War.
The German military was not allowed to set foot on the German territory west of the river Rhine, known as the Rhineland, this area bordered Belgium and France and the de-militarisation zone was to create a buffer zone between Germany and France.
The German Army was not allowed to exceed 100,000 soldiers and conscription was to be abolished.
The German Airforce was to be dismantled and no military aircraft were to be possessed by Germany.
The German Navy had significant restrictions; 6 battleships, 6 cruisers, 12 destroyers, 12 torpedo boats and 0 submarines. Any excesses currently owned were to be dismantled.
The War Guilt clause of the treaty laid sole blame of the war on Germany and her allies, causing massive damage to German national pride.
Why did the US join the Allied Powers instead of the Central Powers?
They were angry with Germany because of the Zimmerman telegram and also remembered such events as the sinking of the Lusitania, the propaganda about the heavy handed German treatment of Belgium, among other things.
