My assignment is to write an editorial for the London Telegraph(Britain).I have to write as if it was the summer of 1914 when World War One began and state what i think are the real causes of the World War One through the eyes of Britain.

Could you give me some guidance or useful information?

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These two sites emphasize that Germany had built up its navy and Britain was afraid that Germany was a threat to its shipping and empire. The buildup of German weapons was also seen as threatening to Britain.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/origins_01.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/invasion_ww1_01.shtml