In this essay it will be argued that allies play a significant role in support of the coun-try’s strategy . Specifically‚ Germany’s case will be analysed just after its unification in 1871‚ when Prussian Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck put remarkable efforts to make Germany a great power in Europe at that time. Geopolitical situation in the second part of the nineteenth century required a wide range of strategic movements within the European political arena. Bismarck clearly understood that protection
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Germany and The Treaty of Versailles Name: Course: Western Civilization Date: September 15‚ 2013 The Treaty of Versailles marked the official end of the Great War‚ with all the major combatants arriving at a resolution to the conflict. Simultaneously‚ the treaty also set the stage for the following world war in that the terms agreed upon by the treaty upset the centuries-old European balance that sought to prevent continental conflict. Germany‚ defeated by the Allies during the Great War‚ was
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Article 231 in the Treaty of Versailles says the First World War was “the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies”. Survey the causes of the First World War. Was the wording of article 231 an accurate assessment? The wording of article 231 in the treaty of Versailles is an accurate
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Otto Von Bismarck worked on the two issues‚ unification of Germany and isolation of France (Germany’s mortal enemy). He believed that as long as Britain‚ Russia and Italy were assured of the peaceful nature of the German Empire‚ the French could be contained. Kaiser Wilhelm II’s style of working and understanding of foreign relations strengthened and unified other European powers against Germany in time for World War I. There are numerous examples of how reversal in policies of Wilhelm II acted as
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In response to Russian Empire’s and Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war against each other after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria‚ Germany declared war on Russia on August 1‚ 1914. Three days later‚ the German Reichstag declared Burgfrieden or “civil peace” which declared for people to set aside their conflicts aside and unite to defend the country. Most Germans expecting a rapid victory‚ enthusiastically supported the war. Their views‚ however‚ shifted from ebullience to one of
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Describe the features of Stresemann’s successes abroad the years 1924-29 (6 Marks) Perhaps the most important thing Stresemann did to help the Weimar republic‚ who at the time were in a devastating economic crisis‚ was that he abolished the old currency and introduced the Rentenmark. This did help to tackle the problem of inflation in the country. Although the effects of introducing this currency were ultimately short term‚ it brought hope to an otherwise hopeless republic. However money
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If this isn’t a Military Revolution I don’t know what is…… Kelly Archer Hawaii Pacific University Dr. Satterfield 17 October 2010 Archer 1 The late nineteenth and early twentieth century saw a great deal of colonization of Asia and Africa by European powers‚ each trying to fulfill its own version of manifest destiny. England controlled vast holds in Africa‚ as well as India; the Belgians ruled the Congo; Germany‚ France‚ and Italy also held several African lands. These colonies funded
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The main reason for the League’s failure was the attitude of the members. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. One reason for the failure of the League of Nations was the attitude of the members. The Britain only cared about protecting their empire and building their trade. The French were worried about another attack from Germany only. Britain and France saw the League as a great tool to practice their own wants‚ and their biased foreign policy‚ however‚ that was totally
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History THIS is a part of one of Byron’s finest poems‚ "Childe Harold." It relates the events of the night before the battle of Quatre Bras‚ which was fought near Brussels‚ the capital of Belgium‚ on June 16‚ 1815‚ and was the preliminary of the great battle of Waterloo‚ fought two days later. Three nights before the battle of Waterloo the English Duchess of Richmond gave a ball in Brussels‚ and invited many of the officers of the allied English and Prussian armies‚ which were at war with the French
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Clemenceau‚ the Vampire Interpreting a cartoon How do I interpret this cartoon? ‘Clemenceau the Vampire’ From the German newspaper Kladderadatsch (July 1919) 1. Context – what was happening at the time? 2. Content – what is happening in the cartoon? 3. Comment – what is the meaning of the cartoon? Context – what was happening at the time? • Germany had just been defeated in WWI. • The Treaty of Versailles was signed in1919. • It had been written by the ‘Big Three’ and imposed on Germany
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