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Central PowersOriginally the signatories of the Triple Alliance of 1882: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy; the name derived from the geographical position of the Germans and Austrians in Central Europe. During World War I, Italy remained neutral before joining the Allies. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The pope sought to play the role of mediator between the Allies (France, Britain, Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria) and frequently appealed for the restoration of peace. Winston Churchill later wrote that, "the reconstitution of an eastern front against Germany and the withholding of Russian supplies from the Central Powers seemed even from the end of 1917 vital to win the war. The Allies and the Central Powers were constantly fielding new aircraft, many of which would become icons for historians. |
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