Battle near Luele Burgas, 30 & 31 October 1912. - 'Le Cholera'. (Symbolic depiction of the cholera outbreak among Turkish troops after their defeat near Luele- Burgas).
Balkan Wars / Cholera / Petit Journal. Fine Art. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 14 Nov 2011.
The Balkan Wars
(1912-1913)
The Balkan Wars preceded World War I, but understanding the context of the Balkan Wars helps to understand the outset of World War I.
Contents of the Balkan Causes of World War One website:
Text, maps, and illustrations present the history of the world from ancient times to the present day. Includes a chronology of important dates, a glossary, and reference tables.
The disputes that led to the outbreak of World War I were festering long before the first shots were fired on the battlefields of Europe. Imperial, commercial, and military rivalries between the major European empires had escalated dramatically as each struggled to assert its strength. Meanwhile, the people of Europe embraced nationalist ideas and became increasingly disinterested in compromise or reconciliation. The latter half of the 19th century had seen the development of the strong alliances and deep hostilities that eventually escalated into war in 1914. But why did the politicians and monarchs of Europe believe that war was inevitable? How was the public persuaded that war was necessary? And what events preceded the declaration of war?
Contains essays that examine twelve elements of World War I, discussing events leading up to the conflict, the start of the war, the first years on the Western front, the expansion of the war, war at sea, the home front, and other topics; and includes photographs, maps, a time line, and research and activities ideas.