19th century, and then in Germany after 1870, caused a massive increase in resources of each country creating a need for foreign markets. The main reason for Europeans economic expansion was Africa, where most of their products were being sent. Here, many of the countries frequently fought. Several times between 1898 and 1914 the economic rivalry in Africa between Germany, France and Great Britain, almost started a European war on it's own.
             As a result such tensions, nations of Europe took measures that increased the chances of war. Convinced that their safety was threatened, they maintained large armies, which they constantly replenished. At the same time, countries increased the size of their navies. The naval expansion was extremely competitive. Great Britain, influenced by the expansion of the German navy, developed its task force under the guidance of Admiral Sir John Fisher. The British began to create, "bigger and better battleships, such as the Dreadnought, extraordinarily known for its protection"1. Developments in other area
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