The Arming of Europe and the Making of the First World War

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Focusing on the impact of land-based military power, this comprehensive study examines how shifts in European army strength influenced the diplomatic crises leading to World War I. David Herrmann utilizes extensive archival research from multiple countries to uncover the effects of military advancements, such as quick-firing artillery and machine guns, on international relations. His work contributes to the ongoing discussions about the war's causes while highlighting the technological evolution of armies in the critical decade before 1914.