Dual Alliance

The Dual Alliance was a formal agreement between Germany and Austria-Hungary signed in 1879. It was designed as a defensive alliance, meaning that if one country was attacked by Russia, the other would support it. The goal was to strengthen their military security against potential threats, particularly from Russia. This alliance created a close partnership between the two nations and was part of the larger complex of alliances shaping European politics before World War I. It aimed to deter aggression and maintain stability in the region, but also contributed to the escalation of tensions that eventually led to war.