Why was Germany at a disadvantage at the beginning of the war?

for sure Germany for how I understand they were having lack of confidence

first industrial revolution - the first wave of the industrial revolution lasted from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. it industrialized the manufacture of textiles and began the move of production from homes to factories. steam power and the cotton gin played an important role in this period.

because people what other people gold

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