Assess the aims of two countries entering the First World War. To what extent were they successful in achieving their aims?

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Assess the aims of two countries entering the First World War. To what extent were they successful in achieving their aims?

Two important countries in the First World War are Germany and Britain. Germany entered the war on August 1 1914, when it declared war in Russia. Britain declared war three days later, after Germany did not withdraw from Belgium. Both these countries had individual aims prior to entering the war. However, succeeding in achieving these aims differs for the countries. Furthermore, the aims were influenced during the course of the war.

There were several aims Germany had prior to entering the war. One of these aims was expanding their colonial overseas empire. This is described in full depth by Wilhelm II in 1867, by his emphasis on the policy of Weltpolitik. They needed overseas colonies for raw materials, power, and prestige. An example of this are the Moroccan Crises of 1905-1911. The German Kaiser Wilhelm II, in addition to the reason of testing the relationship between the Entente Cordiale, also acted in Morocco out of interests in African colonies. This is clearly seen in the summer of 1911, when Germany demanded the whole of French