Anglo-French Alliance

The Anglo-French Alliance was a formal partnership formed between Britain and France primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its main goal was to counterbalance the rising power of Germany and other threats by promoting mutual defense and cooperation. The alliance involved diplomatic agreements and military planning, encouraging both nations to support each other if either was attacked. While not a formal treaty like a full alliance, it signified a significant shift in international relations, ultimately contributing to the complex web of alliances that played a role in the events leading up to World War I.