The Italian and German Unifications

This may have been due to the very different ways in which Germany and Italy were unified. Mainly democratically and politically Italy was joint with only two small revolts, whereas Germany's unification war made possible by three wars and much more blood spilt. Italy became neutral as the war stared giving up on the alliance with Germany, as they saw them as a danger to the peace. "The German's are not looking for protection as we do but are willing to risk us for their gain" (Roberto Galisti, 1914,p233)

Most historians agree that nationalism (caused by the many revolutions) was one of the prominent causes of World War One. France and England were struggling to be seen as the dominant and most powerful country in Europe while Germany was quick to seek their place at the top to prove they were just as good as the older countries - no better. When people believe they are the best they want to prove it. "It gripped the men like a plague- as soon as they could they join

Looking for comfort against the British and the French Germany began to search for a decent alliance. The Triple Alliance was the main pact for the Central powers. This group involved Germany, Austria and Italy. Italy however, declared neutrality at the outbreak, leaving Germany with only Austria. Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire soon joined them. The Franco - Russian alliance of 1894 pitched France and Russian against Germany, and its allies. As Russia and France were also allied to Great Britain, Great Britain honoured its pledge to Belgium when it were invaded by Germany, and joined their side. These three countries were the Entente side during the war. Alliances were dangerous because they increased suspicion, most were kept secret.

t the armies to fight for their land and country" (Armach Van Hootsenburg, 1899, p141)

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