The Triple Alliance of 1788 was a military alliance between Great Britain , Prussia and the United Provinces , formed to prevent France from becoming a superpower in Europe by taking over the Dutch colonies , fleet and wharfs .
The Triple Alliance of 1788 was a military alliance between Great Britain , Prussia and the United Provinces . 
 The Alliance was formed to prevent France from becoming a superpower in Europe by taking over the Dutch colonies , fleet and wharfs .