Central Powers of WWI

Austria-Hungary

Jun 28, 1914

The central powers began as an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary

Ottoman Empire

Aug 2, 1914

To keep the Ottoman Empire from joining the Triple Entente, Germany encouraged Romania and Bulgaria to enter the Central Powers

Germany

Aug 19, 1914

Germany had the largest army and was the primary leader of th Central Powers

Turkey

Oct 28, 1914

The young Turks entered WWI on the side of the central powers