User:Atcovi/AP European History/1914 Why Britain had to go to War

The bloodshed of 1914-18 is, for the most part, unmatched. The extent to how bloody and devastating its impact was on the English people is indescribable. Despite this, many Englishman are clueless to the origins of this war. Back in the 1900s, war wasn't seen as its current image as "horrifying" or "preventable", but was seen as an acceptable tool to prevent conflict. Germany's Kaisser's victory was seen as a threat to neighboring European countries, including Great Britain (starting a significant period of German disruption). Germany's support of Austria during the Balkan conflict preceding the assassination of the Archduke was also seen as reckless and a decision that needed to be taken care of. Kaiser Wilehm II was in control of an unstable Germany, who's regime posed a significant threat to neighboring countries. It turns out this threat became reality as Germany intended to invade Belgium, to which England could not stand by and watch. I agree with the author of this text as fighting against Germany's regime was essential to preserving peace and stability in Europe. War isn't preferred in this situation but was inevitable.