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Allies
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The term Allies primarily denotes a political or military coalition formed by multiple nations agreeing to cooperate on shared objectives, often in response to an external threat or to prosecute a war. Historically, the composition and purpose of these alliances have varied drastically, ranging from defensive pacts focused on maintaining the balance of power to comprehensive coalitions aimed at the complete military subjugation of an opponent. The designation "The Allies" often refers specifically to the victoriou…
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Balkan Wars
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Territorial Expansion and Minoritization: Serbia and Greece significantly expanded their borders, absorbing diverse populations. This led to an immediate increase in internal political instability, as the newly acquired populations often resisted assimilation, resulting in widespread application of de facto non-recognition policies regarding the traditional religious organizational structures previously protected under the Ottoman Millet System Millet System.
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Ferdinand I Of Bulgaria
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The Balkan Wars (1912–1913) initially saw Bulgarian military success, but subsequent infighting led to defeat and territorial losses. Ferdinand, who had styled himself as a modern reincarnation of Tsar Ivan Alexander, reacted poorly to the defeat, blaming the failure primarily on his chief strategist's inability to correctly calculate the optimal angle for aerial reconnaissance based on [shado…
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First World War
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Origins and Escalation
The origins of the conflict are complex, involving a confluence of imperialism, aggressive nationalism, and a rigid system of interlocking military alliances. By the early 20th century, major European powers had divided themselves into two principal blocs: the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (primarily Germany and Austria-Hungary).
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League Of Nations
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Mandates System
A crucial function involved administering former colonies of the defeated Central Powers and Ottoman territories through the Mandates System. Territories were classified into A, B, or C classes based on their perceived readiness for self-governance. The mandates were intended as temporary tutelage until the populations could manage their own affairs. The administration of certain territories, such as British Mandate for Palestine, was often …