Involvement of global powers from "summary" of Outbreak of the First World War by David Stevenson
The involvement of global powers in the outbreak of the First World War was an essential factor in the escalation of the conflict. The great powers of Europe, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, and Britain, all played significant roles in the events leading up to the war. These nations had vast empires and interests around the world, which meant that any conflict in Europe could quickly spread beyond the continent. The alliances and rivalries between these global powers further complicated the situation. The formation of alliances such as the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, and the Triple Entente between France, Russia, and Britain, meant that a conflict between any two countries could quickly draw in their allies. These alliances were intended to provide security and deter aggression, but they also created a tangled web of obligat...
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