After the outbreak of the World War, European nations all issued official documents, grandly proclaiming the justice of their own participation while dumping the chamber pot of having started the war onto their enemies' heads.
The French government cried, "Fight to defend France!" (The French: Fight to avenge our hatred and reclaim our lost lands!)
The German government declared, "Fight for the dignity of the nation!" (The Germans: Fight for a place in the sun—for resources and markets!)
The British government declared, "Fight for world peace and European stability!" (The British: Wasn't there supposed to be peace? How did fighting break out so quickly? Hans is being far too presumptuous—he actually dared ignore the warnings of the British Empire. They must be taught a lesson!)
The Russian government declared, "Fight because our Slavic brothers have been humiliated by the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" (The Russians: What Slavic brothers? Bulgaria? That doesn't seem right—the Austro-Hungarian Empire hadn't managed to do anything to them. Could it be Serbia? Do they count?)
The Austro-Hungarian government declared, "The enemy is here—take up arms and defend our homeland!" (Well, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's ethnic makeup was far too complicated. Everyone had their own plans: some wanted to expand their territory, while others wanted national independence. All in all, could we wait a little? We aren't ready yet!)
The Italian government declared, "The enemy has declared war. We are forced to respond!" (The Italians: We didn't do anything! Do we have to go to war just because we're part of the Alliance? Damn the Triple Alliance—I really don't want to fight!)
The Ottoman Empire government shouted, "~~Holy war—retake Constantinople!" (The Turks: Avenge our hatred! Show the Russians and Bulgarians what we're made of! Let them taste the power of ~~~! The Arabs: Whatever, fight if you want! Other minorities: