Germany’s role in World War I
Introduction
More than 100 years of the outbreak of World War I have already turned. A bloody slaughter that in many cases was labeled unnecessary, absurd, originated by the megalomaniac desire to power by the politicians and kings of the main powers of the world, they did not care how many they died or the consequences that this war could have, the crises the crisesThat they would come, the discomfort of society or even influence the creation of Leninism or Nazism, after the end of the war. They simply had eagerness for power
In addition, all the causes and facts that preceded the war or who was the country that detonated it have been studied to funds. Then we conclude that, was Germany the cause of this war, or is it simply a stereotype that has spread throughout the years? And if responsible for the outbreak of this war, to what extent?
Germany before war
Germany was, at the end of S. XIX, a country of recently unification, also, remember that, after the victories in Sedan and Metz, they managed to snatch the territories of Alsace and Lorena from France. It was clearly a united, strong and politically advanced empire, thanks to the imperialist policies of Bismarck;But they had a problem to accept, neighboring countries such as France or Britain already ruled many colonies in Africa, had a more advanced industry and a lot of wealth. That is why, in Germany a regeneration movement in this country soon began, which was not only fueled by the aforementioned, but also a patriot and nationalist movement within the Germanic empire also emerged.
They began, an aggressive colonial policy and territorial expansion, wanted to expand their borders, although this brought many problems. It also influenced the intense industrial development in which the country was working to reform, even allowed them to become an economic power. Finally, after several years, many territories came to colonize and reached greater political power;Thanks also to the Constitution of 70.
But at the death of Guillermo I, a very aggressive imperialist policy began, of political and economic leadership because Guillermo II, an aggressive and megalomaniac Kaiser, had reached the throne of Germany.
In short, the time that preceded the First World War in Germany allowed themEconomy and Germanic society over the centuries. The German people will not see war as something unnecessary, but they will take it with enthusiasm and desire to power.
Germany as the cause of war
Germany prepared for war, saw the Balkan crisis very closely and participated in the weapons race, building numerous weapons and forging a stable army. Created a military alliance with Austria-Hungary.
But beyond the conflict in the Balkan, Germany greatly influenced something that Austria does not. First, Germany was in conflict with France after its unification, this rivalry also took Britain for economic and colonial causes. All this, although it does not look like it influenced the war.
Then, after the faces and blocks faced and the succession of economic crises that affected all of Europe. The final crisis arrived, on June 28, 1914, the heir died to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In a short time, this empire (ally of Germany) declared war to Serbia, at that time Russia, following his Paneslavista movement decided to help this country to win the war. This was not much liked for Germany, because at first Guillermo II wanted to ally with Austria and Russia at the same time, but when the war with Serbia broke out, this became impossible. Therefore, the Kaiser took advantage of the situation to declare Russia war and incidentally fulfill the German desire to expand to the west, and therefore declared war to France.
But arriving at this time, it is remarkable that Germany was the one who wanted to begin with the war, is the main cause of the outbreak of the great war. So, it was expected that the allied side did something to eradicate the conflict as soon as possible, instead, the opposite happened, all the powers of Europe wanted to battle and demonstrate their power. Countries like France will use World War I as revenge to the Germans, others simply wanted to do what their allied countries did as Great Britain or Serbia.
Finally, World War arrived, millions of injured, long battle in trenches, and cities and shattered towns. The end of all this, demonstrate who has more power.
conclusion
It is true that many think that the outbreak of the First World Warfrom Guillermo II. But it is worth noting the entire Balkan crisis, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the murder of the heir to the throne, the refusal of the other powers of stopping the war, the conflict after the nationalist movements in the different countries or the German unification. Because these events also had their role in the outbreak of war, and that is why, although Germany was the main cause, it does not mean that other countries had their part of irresponsibility by not stopping the great war.
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