WWI: Should Nations Enter Into a War?

Germany
We as Germans do want to go to war because we want to dominate Europe. The German Empire considers ourselves as a new country, we want to expand and conquer enemies. We have to catch up on owning as many colonies as France and Great Britain. We are a peace loving country and wish to remain so. We must fulfill the hopes and wishes of our leaders past and present. We only want as much as what other countries have. As a German citizen, I am ready to train and serve. As a father, I have two sons that will be ready and willing to serve if necessary.

Prime Minister Theobald Von Bethmann- Hollweg

Great Britain

Great Britain wants a balance of power so no one group can beat another group. We don’t want to fight in any war. It is concerning that Germany is building unnecessary weapons. Plus Germany is trying to take over our country. We said that if Belgium got attacked we would help them fight back to protect there country. Are enemies are German,Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary. It caused us to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. We have made deals and are aligned with France, Russia and Italy. We have promised Belgium that they can stay neutral and will step in and help if anyone is attacked.We have 65 million men from England and all of our colonies ready to go and fight for the country.