Central Powers

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Central Powers

pl n

(Historical Terms) European history

a. (before World War I) Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary after they were linked by the Triple Alliance in 1882

b. (during World War I) Germany and Austria-Hungary, together with their allies Turkey and Bulgaria

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Central Powers - in World War I the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies

alignment, alinement, coalition, alliance - an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

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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.

Who was Pope Benedict XV? by Cavalli, Dimitri / Catholic Insight

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.

Dunsterforce: a case study of coalition warfare in the Middle East, ... by Winegard, Timothy C. / The Canadian Army Journal

The Allies and the Central Powers were constantly fielding new aircraft, many of which would become icons for historians.

A History of No. 10 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service in World War I by Mersky, Peter B. / Naval Aviation News

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