The War - (Part - III)

WORLD WAR Ist

 The World War Ist was the revenge, anger and frustation of the past wars and battles like Franco Prussian War of 1870-71 between France Vs Germany and Prussia. These wars of 18th and 19th century were the most common reason of world war Ist. The losing of battle of France was unexpected though it becomes a very strong reason for rival between Germany and France. 

With time, these small rivalries converted into big shots for European countries. Along with this, the fear of their opponents and the race to become the great power, the countries started  increasing their power and their supporters, who could help them in the phase of war with their opponents. The first union of some European countries had seen in 1882 with the formation of Triple Alliance.

The Triple Alliance (1881- 1915)

The central powers of Europe (Germany, Austria & Hungary, Italy)  were the first who formed such group  or alliance. Though many countries had also tried to do so, but their union can't get succeed because of distribution of power. But in triple alliance there was no such problems related to distribution of power and that's why the alliance survived till the World War. 

The main face of the alliance were Germany and Austria & Hungary ( In 19th & 20th century the Austria and Hungary were the combined countries ). The contribution of Italy was not much acceptale. Because according to the rules of alliance treaty -

• Each member promised the mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great power.
• Germany and Austria & Hungary were to assist Italy if it is attacked by France without Italian provocation; Italy would assist Germany if Germany is attacked by France.
• In the event of war between Austria-Hungary and Russia, the Italy will remain neutral.  

After the implications of such rules, it become quiet difficult for the alliance group to remain in power. Because the Italy was not seeing to be very helpful during the time of war. Actually , Italy was not ready for any offensive war, moreover she was not  want to indulge in the attacks of Great powers and with all this she also want to be in the alliance, so she thought to be neutral. The stage to be neutral in case of attack of such big powers, France and Russia, it become a very critical stage for the alliance.

But the combination of Germany with Austria-Hungary was perfect. Both central powers had have very close relationships with each others from 1879. Both promised each other to help in any kind of war with any great power.

What next ??- The War (Part IV) - After the unification of Central power, what would be the next step of other Great power of Europe, will they also try out the same process of unification  and how such unifications of different European countries