HIST 1010 Final: hist 1010 exam notes.docx
17 Apr 2013
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Revolutionary situation in turkish empire widespread revolts against turkish rule on. Serbia protests and mobilizes (creation of greater serbia) England backs russia in order to diffuse military conflict. Backs austria but no preventative war against serbia (as desired by austrian chief of. Berlin warns russia not to support serbia (petersburger note march 1909) Russian gov backs down humiliated from now on rearmament. Russian military weakness saved europe from war. England adopted a clear stance against germany by backing russia. Cooperation b/w british and german governments assures containment of conflicts. Balkan war: oct 1912 serbia (wants adriatic port). 1912- brit gov fails to reach a naval agreement with germany (admiral tirpitz) Premise: no speed military victory over russia, quick victory against france possible. Germany numerical superiority over french army necessary. Politicians do not question this politically insane war planning of the generals. Raymond poincare elected french president french revanchism. = the enemy will be stronger with every passing year.
