Simple. The British caused WWI. Austria-Hungary’s cause was absolutely just. France officially recognized that. But the British wanted to destroy German because it was afraid of Germany becoming a superpower with an alliance with Austria-Hungary (both were descendants of the Holy Roman Empire.)
Disagree on Austria-Hungary. Serbia gave Austria-Hungary everything they demanded, but it wasn’t enough for them, they wanted war.
Also the Germans knew that Russia was quickly modernizing, and if they ever wanted to fight Russia, it was “now or never”.
Just one problem with your conspiracy
Brits did not enter war until after Germans had invaded Belgium, in defiance of 1839 treaty which declared it to be neutral
I think it was a very nebulous thing not clear-cut like Pearl Harbor or the invasion of Polland for example. It was more like a continuation of the centuries old balance of power struggles indulged in by all of Europe. As such it pretty much was a mutually agreed upon conflict. France and England no angels.
Perfidious Albion!
The British stayed out of the war until Germany invaded Belgium. Britain wanted the north sea ports be neutral.
The real reason for WW1 & WW2.
The warm air blows across France from the Mediterranean sea.
The French are known not to bath on a regular basis.
The Germans can smell the French on warm days.
This has always bothered the Germans.
If you look closely at photos of the beginning of WW1 and WW2, you will see German soldiers marching with a rifle in one hand and a bar of soap in the other......