They had conflicting interests, different allies, different forms of government and some harsh feelings after the Franco-Prussia War.
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USA, UK, and USSR were Allies. Germany, Italy and Japan were Axis enemies.
As of 2014, Germany does not have enemies, at least in the traditional sense of being enemies with Another Country. Al-Qaeda, the terrorist group, is considered an enemy of Germany. Germany is a member of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
As of October 2023, Germany is a key member of the European Union (EU) and NATO, making its primary allies the other EU member states and NATO countries, including the United States and France. In terms of enemies, Germany does not have traditional enemies but faces challenges from geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and concerns over China's rising influence. Additionally, Germany actively participates in diplomatic efforts to address global security issues and maintain stability in its region.
The Rhineland was a buffer zone between Germany and France.
The Allies of Belgium are basically France & Britain. Because the German attack comes through Belgium, Britain acts to defend Belgiums neutrality. There is much conflict around Ypres as well as elsewhere in Belgium & France.