Peace Hopes Clash With German Drive to Victory
German and Austrian leaders faced a dilemma as the Russian Revolution and Austrian peace demands tested the resolve of a faction pressing for victory. Count Czernin voiced concerns that peace efforts could dishonor Germany, while fears grew that acknowledging weakness would embarrass Berlin and the Austro Polish settlement plan drew criticism.
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Austria
Count Czernin
Germany
The War's Moral Soldiering and the Peace Quest
Generals von Ludendorff and allied leaders discuss how the Army and people fused in total war, the impact of the Russian Revolution, and the futile hopes for peace before a decisive victory. They critique Bethmann-Hollweg and Czernin for failing to unite the nation and push for victory, noting Gorlice as a potential turning point and detailing the Vienna Document negotiations.
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Erich von Ludendorff
Germany
Austria-Frungary
G. FL. Q
Count Czernin
Eurypire
Ysery
Yor Hethmann
Wilson
G. UH. Q
Siegfried Line
Burdin
Iit
Sentente
Mistor
Qzerin
Gorlice
Cxterin
Charles
Homburg
Czerin
Cgoneral von Ar
Herre von Bethmann
Count Czerin
Vienna
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