The Duel Alliance

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  • 1878-9 Bismarck had 2 choices:
    • Accept continuing hostility of Russia
    • Make alliance with Russia, alienating A-H
  • Bismarck proposed a permanent relationship with A-H, creating a German 'block' in Europe
  • A-H's Balkan interests would be kept in check
  • Exlusive tie with Germany would 'dig a ditch' between A-H and the West
  • Andrassy refused proposal
  • Andrassy wanted defensive pact directly solely against Russia
  • Andrassy achieved this
  • Terms were as follows:
    • Ger and A-H promised to give full support if either were attacked by Russia

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