First Coalition Break-up. The Dispute between Bulgaria and Austro-Hungary in the Beginning of 1916

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Pages: 398-416

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In the beginning of 1916 Bulgaria and Austro-Hungary became neighbours. After a successful campaign in Serbia where both countries obtained favourable strategic positions, a dispute over territories in Kosovo and Albania arose.A crisis in the relations between both countries took place, which threatened to escalate and affect all the countries in the coalition of the Central Powers.Germany tried to be a mediator between its allies, however no unanimity was reached. Whilst the military supported the Bulgarian side, the diplomats of Wilhelmstrasse defended the ambitions of Vienna.After mutual ultimatums caused an extreme rise of tension in the relations and all intentions for a dialogue in order to overcome the crisis failed, general Falkenhayn took the initiative and made a proposal which was accepted by both sides.Still the tension between the countries of the Triple Entente persisted.

Keywords:

First World War, Bulgaria, Austro-Hungary, Germany, Kosovo, Albania, Central Powers Coalition

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