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The “Great” European War Becomes a World War
• Germany as a latecomer in Imperialism in the Pacific
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World War I in the Pacific
• Japan declares war on Germany – August 23, 1914
• The Japanese seek German possessions and concessions in China
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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
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German War Aims in Africa
• Germany as latecomer hopes to gain territory in Africa
• War quickly spreads to Africa
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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