Be afraid, be very afraid, for the French Alliance is the most powerfull Alliance in the world.
I am glad we came out of the Great War stronger than we were when we entered. I was afraid we would win but with so many casaulties and a huge war debt to cover. Glad to see that was not the case.
A professor at Paris University is speaking to his students about the war:
The winners and losers of the Great War:
French Alliance:
France- Became a naval power to be reckened with following several decisive victories at sea against the British, lost Rhenish Confederacy to rebellion. (latter not a big hit to France, just lost a minor worthless vassal) and defeated the British in Italy.
Rhenish Confederacy- Lost protection of powerfull ally, joined Prussia, is threatened by France again, but one of the top powers in the world.
Spain- Escaped the war with minor stratches compared to other nations involved, took Gribaltar, saw an increase of economy and power among the French Alliance.
Italy- Took the full brunt of the war, saw devastation and ruined cities all around the southern penisula, but gained land and increased economy.
Brazil- A nation who did not really affect the war much until the war came to South America, they are currently holding back British, South African, and La Platian divisions on its own.
British Alliance:
Great Britain- The true losers of the war, lost Italy, lost naval engagements to France, saw rebellions in India, fought Japan and China, but did take some lands in Africa only to see them taken away at peace talks.
Australasia- Entered the war cocky thinking they were invincable, quickly learned otherwise when they suffered defeats at Naples and were forced to retreat, were threatened by the Japanese entry into the war and left for good.
La Plata- Entered the war with Britian, but left soon after the defeat at Naples to fight Brazil.
South Africa- Fought small skirmishes, suffering defeat at Naples before retreating to South America to help fight Brazil.
Odd nations who took advantage:
Islamic Caliphate- Launched invasion of Egypt, was massacred at Suez canal by heavy French defensive positions and mines and artillery fire, sued for peace soon afterwards.
German Union- Invaded France and Italy, got close to Paris before being forced to stop by French reinforcements and levies, agreed to peace at pre war borders with some land being annexed by German Union, though both governments are arguing over a small piece of land that may or may not lead to war again.
Japan- The real winners in the East, forced British troops to relocate from Europe to Asia thus thinning their lines and allowing defeats to happen. Japan currently has the British on the run.
China- Assisting Japan in driving the British out of town.
USA- Assisted the British in Asia, withdrew later after peace talks proved successfull and land were returned.
Sweden- Invaded Norway and again relieved French positions but sued for peace the same year gaining nothing. The lap dog for France.
India- Rebelled against Britain with support from France, currently gained independence following France and Britain's peace talks.
Your assignment today is to write a 10 page essay on the reasons behind the Great War and why it was started and how it got as big as it did.
EDITED: Added India and made some corrections.
