theories were plausible, it became apparent that the industrial capacity of Prussia would be instrumental in the state’s quest to achieve continental supremacy. Employing the services of famed Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke, the production capabilities of Prussia coalesced to form its industry of war. Prussia’s newfound industrial domination attached itself to its patriotic and driven population, forming a sense of industrial nationalism unrivalled throughout the continent. Using industry
Prussian Franco War According to the video “Prussian Franco War” it shows the conflict between France and Germany in the Franco War (1870-1871). This war began after the alliance between German states caused by Prussian overthrowing France. The Prussia chancellor Otto Von Bismarck sent a telegram to William I, who was a Prussian king. It stated that France insulted Prussia. However, it was a dishonest version of Bismarck to unify Germany nations. France declared the war on Prussia and this was a
twentieth century the country presented itself as one of the strongest military powers of Europe and a major participant of the First World War. In the mid-twentieth century, under the command of Adolf Hitler, Germany initiated the Second World War. Today, Germany is an economically developed nation, even with the many troubles it faced after the end of the Second World War. This major power, which caused a stir in the twentieth century, was in most part created by the Junker Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck, “The Iron Chancellor,” guided the Prussian ascent to power in Europe and the unification of Germany through the 1864 Second Schleswig War, 1866 Austro-Prussian War, and 1870 Franco-Prussian war. However, this new German Empire at the heart of Europe provided a destabilizing presence and encroached on the existing powers. The newly powerful German state would surely be eroded by war on the European continent. Bismarck showed his talent in isolating Denmark, Austria, and France as
link the headquarters of each “field army” with the Prussian King and the Chief of the General Staff. No such means of rapid, secure communications had previously existed in war. Von Moltke, whose job was to give broad strategic direction and delegate powers, could demonstrate strategic deployment by remote control, and communicate with the King. He entrusted his entire correspondence to the telegraph and synchronised the opening moves of the war from his Berlin office. Only once, on June 30th, did
Why did World War One break out in 1914? The First World War was the most dreadful war ever known due to the number of deaths that took place on the battlefields of the war. The First World War was one of the most complex wars in 20th century. It began on July 28, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia, Germany, France and Great Britain were all drawn into the war mainly because they were involved in treaties that obligated them to defend certain other nations. In total, eight
All throughout Europe citizens were uneasy due to the economic struggle they were facing. In the midst of the 19th century, Europe eventually declared to be within a severe economic depression. This depression led to devastating outcomes, some including revolutions all throughout Europe. As the depression continued, industrial expansion was at a standstill, unemployment rates rose steadily, especially in urban areas, and crop failures were at an all time high. These crop failures were the worst
country’s leading military strength while belittling other countries fueled this strong sentiment in pre-war Europe. Provocative stories about a country’s rivals would be released to the public and although they were sometimes fabricated, these stories were widely believed by the sheltered populace of pre-war Europe. Using nationalism as fuel for war, bellicose leaders could carry out their desire for war much more
a European war, but they served as a set of multiple fuses waiting to ignite, should war between two States.” (Gilbert 6). World War 1 is a very complex war that had definitely caused many adversities to the world. WWI had begun erupted in the summer of July 1914 to November 1918. The grand total of 8,528,831 civilians had died during the war. Many European nations have involved in this global conflict, which upset the European balance of power. There are several of reasons that the war had escalated
Yet, both sides decided to better prepare themselves for the war. Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon I, chose to take the time to improve their army in preparation. As Bismarck; having the back loading, rifled, long range weaponry depicted in the recorded lessons, chose to take this time to persuade the southern German states into a fully unified Germany against the French. All each side needed was an excuse or a reason to go to war with one another. Such a pretext seemed to present itself in a