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Anglo German Relations Prior To World War I

Anglo German Relations Prior To World War I

The origin and causes of World War I have been subjects of great interest to many 20th century historians. The history, policies, and controversies surrounding the major countries involved in WWI have evoked many discussions on whether or not the war could have been avoided, as well as various accounts of what actually took place. The focus of this essay will be to examine the entering of England into WWI, in particular her relations with Germany prior to the war, and the degree to which these relations influenced England’s eventual participation in the war.

The main sources for this essay were the works of Joachim Remak The Origins of World War I, 1871-1914, AJP Taylor, The First World War, Edward McCullough, How the First World War Began, and Zara Steiner, Britain and the Origins of the First World War. All had varying views on England’s position prior to entering the war. The different opinions offered by these sources, aided me in trying to remain impartial until the end of the essay, where, based on the various arguments, I made my own conclusions.

In order to better understand the circumstances under which Britain became involved in WWI, it is important to first try and establish the basic facts and historical sequence of events that led to the war itself.

In 1907, Europe was divided into two basic groups: the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy, and the Triple Entente of Great Britain, France, and Russia. There were various conflicts among the members of these opposing groups, which need be taken into account when examining their eventual participation in the war.

The French and the Germans had been involved in several conflicts over the territory of Morocco, and this led to a possibility of war between the two nations.

Britain and Germany were both trying to establish their supremacy on the seas and had become international rivals. The great naval race that ensued gave rise to tension between the two countries. Germanys new naval developments led to her being more competitive in trade, and this new competition arose a feeling of concern and resentment in Britain, as did an increase in the importation of British goods. Adding to British alarm was the competition from the Germans in the British colonies .

It was the growing rivalry between Austria and...

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