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Andrea Jelinek

WW1WW1

World War IWorld War I, also known as the , also known as the First World WarFirst World War, the , the Great WarGreat War and the and the War To End All WarsWar To End All Wars, was a global , was a global military conflict which took place primarily in Europe from military conflict which took place primarily in Europe from 1914 to 1918. Over 40 million casualties resulted, including 1914 to 1918. Over 40 million casualties resulted, including approximately 20 million military and civilian deaths.approximately 20 million military and civilian deaths.

The Entente Powers, led by France, Russia, the British The Entente Powers, led by France, Russia, the British Empire, and later Italy (from 1915), and the United States Empire, and later Italy (from 1915), and the United States (from 1917), defeated the Central Powers, led by the Austro-(from 1917), defeated the Central Powers, led by the Austro-Hungarian, German, and Ottoman Empires. Russia withdrew Hungarian, German, and Ottoman Empires. Russia withdrew from the war after its revolution in 1917.from the war after its revolution in 1917.

Causes of the 1Causes of the 1stst World War World WarAA - - Alliance: European nations signed secret treaties that created a system Alliance: European nations signed secret treaties that created a system

of alliances pitting nation versus nation.of alliances pitting nation versus nation.NN - - Nationalism: There were intense feelings of nationalism on the part of Nationalism: There were intense feelings of nationalism on the part of

subjugated nationalities. These feelings would eventually lead to rash subjugated nationalities. These feelings would eventually lead to rash acts.acts.

II - - Imperialism: Competition to develop vast empires caused tension and Imperialism: Competition to develop vast empires caused tension and conflict.conflict.

MM - - Militarism: Nations built huge armies to defend themselves and help to Militarism: Nations built huge armies to defend themselves and help to gain these empires. It was a natural feeling for them to want to use gain these empires. It was a natural feeling for them to want to use these militaries.these militaries.

AA - - Anarchy: There was no international organization to help them deal with Anarchy: There was no international organization to help them deal with their problems.their problems.

LL - - Leadership: It was poor. Just look at the system they set up...quite poor Leadership: It was poor. Just look at the system they set up...quite poor indeed.indeed.

Why was Germany involved in WW1?Why was Germany involved in WW1?

Germany was involved in the 1st World War because :-► As Austro-Hungary declared

war on Serbia, Germany entered as they were Triple

Alliances. ► Germany declared war on

Russia after Russia agreed to help Serbia.

► Afterwards Germany declared war on France.

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Kaiser Wilhelm IKaiser Wilhelm I

Reign Regent 1858 – 1861Reign Regent 1858 – 1861King 1861 – 1888King 1861 – 1888Emperor 1871 – 1888Emperor 1871 – 1888Born - March 22, 1797 Berlin, PrussiaBorn - March 22, 1797 Berlin, PrussiaDied - March 9, 1888 (aged 90)Died - March 9, 1888 (aged 90)Berlin Buried - Charlottenburg PalaceBerlin Buried - Charlottenburg PalaceRoyal House-House of HohenzollernRoyal House-House of HohenzollernRoyal Anthem-Heil dir im SiegerkranzRoyal Anthem-Heil dir im Siegerkranz

Parents of Kaiser Wilhelm IParents of Kaiser Wilhelm I

Here is the picture of the Here is the picture of the parents of the Kaiser parents of the Kaiser Wilhelm I. Wilhelm I.

The Father was –The Father was – King Frederick III, King Frederick III,

Emperor of Germany.Emperor of Germany. The Mother was – The Mother was – Louise of Mecklenburg , Louise of Mecklenburg ,

Strelitz. Strelitz. ..

Bismarck's Greater GermanyBismarck's Greater Germany

Bismarck, first Prime Minister of Bismarck, first Prime Minister of Prussia and then Chancellor of the Prussia and then Chancellor of the German Empire, set about the German Empire, set about the construction of Germany through construction of Germany through high politics judiciously assisted by high politics judiciously assisted by war against Austria and France.war against Austria and France.

Appointed Prime Minister and Appointed Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Prussia by Foreign Minister of Prussia by Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1862, Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1862, Bismarck was consumed with a desire to was consumed with a desire to achieve the creation of a German achieve the creation of a German Empire out of the collection of Empire out of the collection of smaller German states largely led smaller German states largely led by Austria's influence. by Austria's influence.

Bismarck's Need for AlliancesBismarck's Need for Alliances Bismarck's creation of a unified Germany was of direct relevance to the Bismarck's creation of a unified Germany was of direct relevance to the

outbreak of war some 43 years later, since it resulted in the assembly of the outbreak of war some 43 years later, since it resulted in the assembly of the key alliances that later came into play.key alliances that later came into play.

For, having achieved his life's aim, Bismarck's plans were at an end. He had For, having achieved his life's aim, Bismarck's plans were at an end. He had secured what he wanted, and his chief desire now was to maintain its secured what he wanted, and his chief desire now was to maintain its stability. He therefore set about building European alliances aimed at stability. He therefore set about building European alliances aimed at protecting Germany from potentially threatening quarters.protecting Germany from potentially threatening quarters.

He was acutely aware that the French were itching to revenge their defeat at He was acutely aware that the French were itching to revenge their defeat at the earliest opportunity - and the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Prussia the earliest opportunity - and the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Prussia would prove to be a lasting sore. Indeed, the French plan for war in 1914, would prove to be a lasting sore. Indeed, the French plan for war in 1914, Plan XVII, was largely based around the recapture of Alsace and Lorraine in Plan XVII, was largely based around the recapture of Alsace and Lorraine in the shortest possible time - with disastrous consequences.the shortest possible time - with disastrous consequences.

Propaganda Posters - Germany Propaganda Posters - Germany

BattleBattle FieldsFields

No Man’s Land

Germans Fire the first Gunshot

Wounded soldier taken away

Poison Gases used in the WarPoison Gases used in the War

Gas Masks for Horses An Army training poster on Gas Warfare

Trying to Assassinate William ITrying to Assassinate William I

On May 11, 1878, Max Hödel failed in an assassination On May 11, 1878, Max Hödel failed in an assassination attempt on William in Berlin. A second attempt was attempt on William in Berlin. A second attempt was made on June 2, 1878, by the anarchist Karl Nobiling, made on June 2, 1878, by the anarchist Karl Nobiling, who wounded William before committing suicide. who wounded William before committing suicide. These attempts became the pretext for the institution These attempts became the pretext for the institution of the Anti-Socialist Law, which was introduced by of the Anti-Socialist Law, which was introduced by Bismarck’s government with the support of a majority Bismarck’s government with the support of a majority in the Reichstag in October 18, 1878, for the purpose in the Reichstag in October 18, 1878, for the purpose of fighting working-class movement. of fighting working-class movement.

Max Hödel Tries to Assassinate Kaiser William

Heraldic AnimalHeraldic Animal

National Flag and AnthemNational Flag and Anthem 1867-1918 & 1933-1935

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