Posted on Dec 5, 2021
The True Cost Of Peace After WW1 | Armistice | Timeline
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A fresh look at the Armistice of 1918
Professor David Reynolds uncovers a story of wounded egos, political scheming and strategy behind the lines as statesmen and generals haggled over the terms of peace, while the soldiers fought on the front-line.
In a journey that takes him through command centers and battlefields, he explores why half-a-million men were killed or wounded in the bitter endgame of the ‘Great War’ and unravels how Germany ultimately plunged to total defeat. November 11th proved to be a doomed peace, a prelude to a century-long struggle for mastery of Europe. David Reynolds argues that it was the frenetic politicking and brutality of the fighting in 1918 that sowed the seeds of the even bloodier Second World War just 20 years later.
Professor David Reynolds uncovers a story of wounded egos, political scheming and strategy behind the lines as statesmen and generals haggled over the terms of peace, while the soldiers fought on the front-line.
In a journey that takes him through command centers and battlefields, he explores why half-a-million men were killed or wounded in the bitter endgame of the ‘Great War’ and unravels how Germany ultimately plunged to total defeat. November 11th proved to be a doomed peace, a prelude to a century-long struggle for mastery of Europe. David Reynolds argues that it was the frenetic politicking and brutality of the fighting in 1918 that sowed the seeds of the even bloodier Second World War just 20 years later.
WWI
WWII World War Two
Military History
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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"Professor David Reynolds is a first class Moderator that explains what went on behind the scenes within all the belligerents leaders, both military and political. The German high command underestimated what would happen if they asked for a cease fire. The upheaval of the people of the Central Powers was caused by starvation, the death of their soldiers in a never-ending war, and the collapse of Germany's allies that could not continue to fight. I have watched other war videos with Professor Reynolds telling the story. They are all worth watching."
Quote from "John Adams"
"Professor David Reynolds is a first class Moderator that explains what went on behind the scenes within all the belligerents leaders, both military and political. The German high command underestimated what would happen if they asked for a cease fire. The upheaval of the people of the Central Powers was caused by starvation, the death of their soldiers in a never-ending war, and the collapse of Germany's allies that could not continue to fight. I have watched other war videos with Professor Reynolds telling the story. They are all worth watching."
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