Escalation of conflicts from "summary" of Outbreak of the First World War by David Stevenson
The road to the First World War was paved with a series of escalating conflicts that ultimately led to a global conflagration. These conflicts began as minor disputes between individual countries but gradually grew in scope and intensity, drawing in more and more nations until the entire world was engulfed in war. At the heart of this escalation was a complex web of alliances and rivalries that bound countries together in a delicate balance of power. When one nation became embroiled in a conflict, its allies were obligated to come to its aid, dragging them into the fray as well. This domino effect meant that even a small skirmish in a remote corner of Europe could quickly spiral out of control as more and more countries were drawn into the conflict. Additionally, the rise of militarism and nationalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries further fueled the flames of war. Countries began to build up their armies and navies in a show of strength...
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