England's Involvement with the War

A "moral obligation" to France helped to influence Britain to enter the war with Germany and Austria. Another main influence that brought Britain into the war was a 75 year old treaty between Britain and Belgium. On August 4, the king of Belgium sent word for Britain to help aid Belgium against German soldiers, and by the end of the day, the British military was on their way to aid Belgium. Now, because Britain has entered the war, military assistance as well as financial assistance has been offered by Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and the Union of South Africa. With all of these allies, it would seem that the war against Germany and Austria would soon be over, but their militaries have seemed to hold off opposing soldiers very well. Britain also has allied ties with America, Japan, and Italy. In early stages of the war, Britain was able to put together a bigger supply of naval power than Germany, and with it contains the Dreadnot, an enormous British Naval ship. The British Army, which seems to be one of the most powerful militaries in the world, seems to be facing a challenge with the German Army. The Germans have been able to hold back the British Army, despite their attempts to push Germany out of Britain and France.

by Jenny Harris