The Ottoman Empire joined World War I to gain territorial gains and aligned with Germany for promised benefits and committed genocide during the war.
The main motivation of the Ottoman Empire to join World War I on the side of Germany and Austria-Hungary was to gain territorial gains and strengthen their position. The Young Turks aligned with Germany, seeking to benefit from the promise of significant territorial gains should the Central Powers win. Additionally, the Ottoman Empire's involvement in the war led to committing genocide against Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks.
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