Dual Alliance

American  

noun

1. the alliance between France and Russia (1890), strengthened by a military convention (1892–93) and lasting until the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.

2. the alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary against Russia 1879–1918.

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Dual Alliance British  

noun

1. the alliance between France and Russia (1893–1917)

2. the secret Austro-German alliance against Russia (1879) later expanded to the Triple Alliance

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Example Sentences

Rumania is listed as an ally of the World War I Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary; it was not, but Bulgaria was.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was impossible for Russia, France's partner in the Dual Alliance, to remain unfriendly to England, France's ally in the "Entente Cordiale."

From The World War and What was Behind It Or, the Story of the Map of Europe by Bénézet, Louis Paul

It formed a loose pendant to the Dual Alliance between France and Russia, which was binding and solid.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland

Thus was forged the main financial link in the chain of common interests which soon after led to the Dual Alliance.

From Notes on the Diplomatic History of the Jewish Question by Wolf, Lucien

That France would enter the field on Russia's behalf is a logical consequence not only of the Dual Alliance treaty, but also of the policy pursued during recent decades.

From What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it by Smith, Thomas F. A.