Was WWI Inevitable?

In the beginning of the 20th century no one believed that such a war of world range would erupt very soon. In fact the nations did whatever they could to prevent war on all cost or at least to ensure their advantage if another nation attacks them. But such a war was inevitable and would have sooner or later occurred. Furthermore, the alliances, the improved technology and their desire to gain more land resulted in World War I. no matter whether it was 1914 or 1934, this war would have occurred.
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