The “Great” European War Becomes a World War Germany as a latecomer in Imperialism in the Pacific
World War I in the Pacific Japan declares war on Germany – August 23, 1914 The Japanese seek German possessions and concessions in China
The “Emden” Against the British Navy World War I disappointed many because of lack of great Naval Battles The “Emden” perhaps most successful ship in war
German War Aims in Africa Germany as latecomer hopes to gain territory in Africa War quickly spreads to Africa
War in Africa, 1914-1918 Germans rapidly lose to French and English in West Africa English rule so oppressive in South Africa that many Africans support Germany Though vastly outnumbered, Germans in East Africa hold out until the end of the war