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Alliances have always been a part of European politics. Initially between church and state, but as countries became more independent, alliances were formed between them. Alliances are always formed for the same reason, to achieve a "balance of power" whether it be military or economic.
In great Britain the alliances were to agree of support between countries
Germans Japanese Americans
It started with a conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary. Russia defended Serbia (they were allies), which caused Germany to aid Austria-Hungar as they were also allies. The rest followed suit by accompanying their allies. Basically, they were allied to the countries who originally had the conflict.
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