The Triple Alliance and The Triple Entente

The Triple Alliance

• Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy were involved in alliance Signed in 1882
• In 1879, German Chancellor Bismark signed the Dual Alliance with Austria to strengthen Germany against France and Russia 
• In 1882, Italy joined and it became the Triple Alliance. 
• It was a defensive alliance with all three powers agreeing to support eachother if one of them was attacked by two or more powers

The Triple Entente

Came together in three different stages

• The Franco-Russian Dual Alliance of 1894
  • Two countries allied for several reasons:
    • Kaiser Wilhelm had made it clear that he didn't favor close relations with Russia
    • Both France and Russia felt isolated in Europe
    • France was still determined to get revenge on Germany for taking Alsace-Lorraine
    • Russia was in need of a loan to help the economy
  • The alliance was defensive as both countries agreed to support eachother if attacked by Germany or AH
• The Entente Cordiale of 1904
  • At the end of C19 Britain played…