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Militarism - Coggle Diagram
Militarism
Definition and context
Tension without direct conflict
Growing mistrust among nations
Militarism = Belief in military strength as key to national power and security
Arms Buildup
Britan and Germany increase military money spending
Each saw the other as a threat
Ej: German navy expansion challenged the British one
Naval Arms Race
Especially intense between Germany and Britain
Germany: more battleships and cruisers
Britain: increased production to maintain superiority
Results: escalating tensions between germany and britain
War Plans
Plans relied on rapid mobilizations
Countries developed detailed, rigid strategies
Left little room for diplomacy
Led to fast escalation from crisis to a world war
Impact
Militarism ecouraged
Rivalties
Preparations for war
Prepare for large-scale conflict