Reasons for entering the war: Britain became concerned over Germany's interference in the British empire. Germany supported the South African Boers and supplied them with arms during Britain's conflict with them.
Alliances: Great Britain formed alliances with France and Russia. This was called the Allied Powers, formed by the Treaty of London of Sept. 5, 1914. Other nations that joined Great Britain under one or more of these powers were also called Allies: Portugal and Japan joined by the treaty with Britain; Italy by the Treaty of London of April 26, 1915, with all three powers.
Technological Advancements: Tanks, Submarines, Guns, Cannons
2 military victories: Battle of Mons. In Belgium on 23rd August 1914. Opening battle for the first World War known as the Great War. British Expeditionary Force against the German First Army.
Battle of Hill 60. From April 17th- 22nd 1915, the British Army laid large mines underneath German positions to blow them out of his defenses. The fighting was brutal but the British captured the hill. Battle of Hill 60.
Alliances: Great Britain formed alliances with France and Russia. This was called the Allied Powers, formed by the Treaty of London of Sept. 5, 1914. Other nations that joined Great Britain under one or more of these powers were also called Allies: Portugal and Japan joined by the treaty with Britain; Italy by the Treaty of London of April 26, 1915, with all three powers.
Technological Advancements: Tanks, Submarines, Guns, Cannons
2 military victories: Battle of Mons. In Belgium on 23rd August 1914. Opening battle for the first World War known as the Great War. British Expeditionary Force against the German First Army.
Battle of Hill 60. From April 17th- 22nd 1915, the British Army laid large mines underneath German positions to blow them out of his defenses. The fighting was brutal but the British captured the hill. Battle of Hill 60.