The Central Powers of World War One consisted of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Later on in 1914 Ottoman Empire joined the alliance. And approximately one year later Bulgaria joined the Central Powers as well. Austria-Hungary was the first to go to war on July 28, 1914 declaring war against Serbia.
The “Central Powers” got its name because of the location the countries were in. The result of the four nations coming together, was because, Germany could not gain full power on “The World Stage”. The German’s were focusing on an alliance which was called “Mitteleuropa” this meant Central Europe. The Balkans originally was desired to be involved in the Central Power alliance. But they formed separate autonomous states. The only one involved in the alliance was Ottoman Empire. Even though they had many members in the alliance, Italy dropped out because of a better offer from London which provided them with more land. In the end, the Central Powers lost the war.
The “Central Powers” got its name because of the location the countries were in. The result of the four nations coming together, was because, Germany could not gain full power on “The World Stage”. The German’s were focusing on an alliance which was called “Mitteleuropa” this meant Central Europe. The Balkans originally was desired to be involved in the Central Power alliance. But they formed separate autonomous states. The only one involved in the alliance was Ottoman Empire. Even though they had many members in the alliance, Italy dropped out because of a better offer from London which provided them with more land. In the end, the Central Powers lost the war.
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