bigger armys so more terriotory
Ottoman Empire
they wanted to rebuild the empire during the cold war.
The treaty of Versailles made Germany lose practically everything and gave them a huge debt towards France and Britain. So Germany soon got vengeful because of it.
In World War 1 it was the German Empire and the Ottomon Empire.
The members of the Central Powersduring World War I were the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria, along with their assorted colonies.
To what end? The US gained no territories as a result of the First World War.
There are a couple errors with the question. The Turkish Republic (not empire) westernized after the Ottoman Empire collapsed in World War I (not II). The individual, though, that you are looking for is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
To conquer occupy and annex as much territory as they could. Building an Empire.
his assasination lead to austro-hungarian empire declaring war on serbia. the allied powers stood with serbia in the war and the central powers (germany) austro-hungary. causing world war 1.
Empire building in the late 19th and early 20th centuries intensified rivalries among European powers as nations competed for colonies and resources. This race for imperial dominance heightened tensions, particularly between Germany, Britain, and France, leading to a web of alliances and militarization. The competition for global influence and the desire to protect national interests contributed to an environment of distrust and aggression, ultimately setting the stage for the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
Ottoman Empire
Hitler believed they could win the war. so that is when he took control. he was confident and was building his army up and taking territory. when he invaded Poland Britain declared war
When Serbia gained independence, it started on a quest to create a Slavic empire, which brought them into conflict with the powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire. And that was the conflict that caused the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which in turn caused World War I.
The German Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Empire building intensified competition among European powers, as nations sought to expand their territories and influence through colonization. This race for empires created rivalries and tensions, particularly between major powers like Britain, France, and Germany. Additionally, the quest for resources and strategic advantages heightened militarization and alliances, setting the stage for conflict. Ultimately, these imperial ambitions contributed to the complex web of alliances and hostilities that ignited World War I.
Italy lost all of its empire colonies in World War II.
The Ottoman Empire