The coalition of countries during World War I that opposed the Allied Powers
The Central Powers were one of the two main alliances in World War I. They were led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and later included Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
The Central Powers was formed in response to the growing threat of the Allied Powers and aimed to counterbalance the growing power of France and Russia.
The Central Powers were involved in several key battles during World War I, including:
The defeat of the Central Powers in World War I led to significant territorial losses and political changes in several countries.
The defeat of the Central Powers resulted in the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed heavy penalties on Germany.
Content is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License unless otherwise noted.
Related pages: World War I, Treaty of Versailles