Alliances formed for protection from "summary" of Outbreak of the First World War by David Stevenson
The formation of alliances in the years leading up to the First World War was primarily driven by a desire for protection. European powers sought to align themselves with other countries in order to deter potential aggressors and increase their own security. The idea was that by forming alliances, nations could rely on each other for support in times of crisis and thus decrease the likelihood of being threatened or attacked. These alliances were often based on shared interests or common enemies. For example, the Triple Entente of France, Russia, and Great Britain was formed in response to the growing power of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These countries saw the need to band together in order to counterbalance the strength of their r...
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