The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until it expired in 1915 during World War I. Germany and Austria-Hungary had been closely allied since 1879. Italy was looking for support against France shortly after it lost North African ambitions to the French. Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great power. The treaty provided that Germany and Austria-Hungary were to assist Italy if it was attacked by France without provocation. In turn, Italy would assist Germany if attacked by France without provocation. In the event of a war between Austria-Hungary and Russia, Italy promised to remain neutral.
Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the Dual Alliance
The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until it expired in 1915 during World War I.
Historical Significance
The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Events Before
First US bicycle club, the Boston Bicycle Club, forms
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Thomas Edison is granted a patent for his cylinder phonograph [1]
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53rd UK Prime Minister Archibald Primrose (31) weds heiress Hannah de Rothschild (27) at the Board of Guardians in Mount
53rd UK Prime Minister Archibald Primrose (31) weds heiress Hannah de Rothschild (27) at the Board of Guardians in Mount Street, London
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
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Congress of Berlin begins, determines the territories of the states in the Balkan peninsula following the Russo-Turkish
Congress of Berlin begins, determines the territories of the states in the Balkan peninsula following the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78
Events After
Philosopher John Muir (41) weds Louisa Strentzel
Philosopher John Muir (41) weds Louisa Strentzel
Worcester Ruby Legs pitcher Lee Richmond throws the first perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Bl
Worcester Ruby Legs pitcher Lee Richmond throws the first perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Blues at the Agricultural County Fair Grounds in Worcester
First performance of "O Canada," the song that would become the national anthem of Canada, at the Congrès national des C
First performance of "O Canada," the song that would become the national anthem of Canada, at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français
First Test cricket game in England begins with W. G. Grace scoring 152 on debut against Australia at The Oval
First Test cricket game in England begins with W. G. Grace scoring 152 on debut against Australia at The Oval
Theodore Roosevelt, later 26th US President marries Alice Hathaway Lee, on his 22nd birthday
Theodore Roosevelt, later 26th US President marries Alice Hathaway Lee, on his 22nd birthday
More from the 1870s
Belgium disbands its salt tax
Belgium disbands its salt tax
The Moerdijk railway bridge over Hollands Diep in South Holland opens, becoming the longest bridge in Europe at that tim
The Moerdijk railway bridge over Hollands Diep in South Holland opens, becoming the longest bridge in Europe at that time
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New York City annexes the West Bronx
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 7, 1879?
- The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until it expired in 1915 during World War I. Germany and Austria-Hungary had been closely allied since 1879.
- Why is Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the Dual Alliance significant?
- The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.