The War That Started It All

The Start of the Triple Alliance

Jan 1, 1890

Germany formed the Triple Alliance with Austria and Italy to protect itself from France.

Germany Chooses Russia

Jan 1, 1890

Germany sided with Italy instead of the Russians. After the argument over who should control Balkan.

Russia forms Alliance with France

Jan 28, 1894

Russia formed the alliance with France after Germany sided with Austria.

Germany Pressures Britain

Jan 28, 1894

Germany wanted to form an alliance with Britain. Britain did not want this so Germany began to expand their navy.

Entente Cordiale

Jan 28, 1904

Britain created the Entente Codiale with France.

Schlieffen Plan

Jan 28, 1905

Germany drew up the Schlieffen Plan that was a stragety for going to war with both Russia and France.

France makes an enemy

Jan 28, 1905

The Entente Cordiale said that Britain would control Egypt and France could control Morocco. Because of this France told the Sultan of Morocco to give control of his army to the France.

Algeciras Conference

Jan 30, 1906

Britain made the Algeciras Conference in order to discuss the issue between Germany and France

Britain launches Dreadnought

Jan 30, 1906

To stay ahead of Germany in the "Naval Race" Britain created the Dreadnought.

The Triple Entente

Jan 30, 1907

Britain signed alliance with Russia called the Triple Entente

Kaiser Looses his Temper

Jan 30, 1908

Kaiser looses his temper in front of a reporter for the Daily Telegraph .

The Daily Telegraph destroys Alliance Attempts

Jan 30, 1908

After the Daily Telegraph published Kaiser's outburst it destroyed all attempts of an alliance between Britain and Germany

Austria Seizes Bosnia

Jan 30, 1908

Austria took control of Bosnia and this outraged Russia.

Tension Grew

Period: Jan 30, 1908 to Jan 30, 1912

Tension grew between the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente

Clash over Morocco

Jan 30, 1911

Germany and France clashed over Morocco

World War I Starts

Aug 4, 1914

Britain declares war on Germany