The Great War, 1914-1918 Explained!
July 1914, Europe Goes to War! 1914, the great powers of Europe are divided into two rival alliances; the triple entente; France, Britain, and Russia. United by fear and suspicion of Germany. Europe's New Strongest Power. And the triple alliance; Germany, which fears encirclement by its rivals; Austro-Hungarian, clinging on to a fragile Empire; and Italy, seeking gains at French Expense.