1. The “Great” European War Becomes a World War
Germany as a latecomer in Imperialism in the Pacific

2. World War I in the Pacific
Japan declares war on Germany – August 23, 1914
The Japanese seek German possessions and concessions in China

3. The “Emden” Against the British Navy
World War I disappointed many because of lack of great Naval Battles
The “Emden” perhaps most successful ship in war

4. German War Aims in Africa
Germany as latecomer hopes to gain territory in Africa
War quickly spreads to Africa

5. War in Africa,
Germans rapidly lose to French and English in West Africa
English rule so oppressive in South Africa that many Africans support Germany
Though vastly outnumbered, Germans in East Africa hold out until the end of the war