Marching Toward War

By TaisV1960
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    Kaiser Wilhelm II´s lifetime

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    Prussia´s chancellor freely used war to unify Germany

  • Bismarck formed the Dual Alliance .

    Bismarck formed the Dual Alliance .
    Between Germany and Austria-Hungary

  • The Triple Alliance was formed.

    The Triple Alliance was formed.
    Italy joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to the alliance.

  • Bismarck made a treaty with Russia.

    Bismarck made a treaty with Russia.
    Which took another ally away from France.

  • Wilhelm II came to power in Germany

    Wilhelm II came to power in Germany

  • Wilhelm let the treaty with Russia lapse.

    Wilhelm let the treaty with Russia lapse.

  • Russia formed a defensive military alliance with France.

    Russia formed a defensive military alliance with France.
    As a response to the lapse of the treaty with Germany.

  • The Tiple Entete was formed.

    The Tiple Entete was formed.
    When Britain joined France and Russia creating two rival camps: The Tiple Entente and the Triple Alliance.

  • Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Austria declared war to Serbia.

    Austria declared war to Serbia.