World War One

Webpages

The First World War : A Very Short Introduction Read Chapter 2 The Coming of War to find out about the crisis of 1914, the military situation in 1914, the arms race, and the decision for war.

The First World War Information about the causes of WWI, primary sources documents from pre-1914 and 1914, and the planning of the war.

Alpha History Topics on the major players, causes of war, war erupts, as well as primary documents about the prelude and road to war, alliances and militarism which outlines the military spending of the major nations in the led up to the war.

Causes of World War One Website containing information about both militarism and the alliance system with lots of primary source documents throughout the site.

Causes of the First World War Website written by a teacher that outlines the long term causes of WWI, including the system of alliances, militarism, nationalism and crises before 1914.

The Great War 1914-1918 UK National Archives site with background information regarding why Britain went to war, and primary source documents about why Britain saw Germany as a threat.

Europe Plunges into War An animated map showing Europe's descent into war.

BBC Schools World War One Website from the BBC aimed at students with a section on the causes of the war, as well as Cousins at War and the Origins of WWI.

SparkNotes WWI Read about the road to war, as well as the opening moves of the war.