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You forgot several parts where Serbia also invaded their neighbors, 1912. I can only imagine how history would have gone, if the Balkan Wars did not occur.

20 million dead, because everyone thinks he has to defend some ally.

So First Balkan War around 200k dead. That number could have gone up quickly to 20 million as well, if the Ottomans would have had some nice allies, that come to help as soon as they get invaded.

My point: defence treaties can be as dangerous as an invasion.




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