Actually, she had now made it extremely likely that, if Germany developed any expansionist tendencies at all, the French would be dragged into another war-exactly what the alliances were all supposed to avoid.
In "A Short History of World War II," author James L. Stokesbury discusses the implications of Germany's potential expansionist behavior on European stability. The tensions and alliances established after World War I were designed to prevent another large-scale conflict, yet the situation was precarious. If Germany were to pursue expansion, it would almost certainly compel France to respond militarily.
This scenario underscores the fragility of post-war alliances and the threat of war that lingered in the air. Stokesbury highlights that the very mechanisms intended to ensure peace were at risk of dragging nations into a new conflict, illustrating the complexities and dangers of international relations during that era.
