War plans and threats mirror a growing European clash
Excerpts from the Belgian Grey Book No 2 reveal German and Austrian strategies for immediate war. Berlin and Vienna push for rapid hostilities citing Serbia and Pan-German aims. The note suggests a coordinated effort with Russia and France’s weakness and Britain’s internal strife shaping events.
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Russia
France
M. Charles Humbert
England
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Wilhelmstragse
Rome
Belgrade
Serbia
Ballplaty
Wilhelmstrasse
Err von Jagow
Austria
Baron Weyens
M. Duvighon
The Male Convinces and the Desert Letters
A narrator recalls a desert journey with Dick as they discuss a man who tries to convince a woman to love him. The dialogue explores love, trust, and the complexity of desire amid reflections on faith and honesty. The pair consider a tale of disillusionment and longing, hinting at a tragic yet beautiful event.
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Heaven
Neve
Eve
Desert
Margie
Prussian Logic on America's War Capacity and Europe
A humorous cry against Prussian views questions whether the United States can field an effective army for Europe. It notes Canada’s 256000 soldiers versus America’s population and reflects American doubts about shipping, supplies, and the ability to project force to France and beyond. It ends predicting a reckoning once Yankee strength returns.
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Deter
Hertz
America
Europe
Mehring
Canada
Poente
Helghum
United States
France
Hindenburg
Marne
England
Kitchener
German Awakening Against Prussian World Domination
A proclamation urges the German people to see through Prussian world dominion schemes and resist the Kaiser. It calls for national unity built on democratic understanding and faith, warning that continued belief in the Kaiser will prolong the war.
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Carda
Keateer
Rulna
The Navy On The Job Amid War Time Probes And Praise
The piece defends the Navy against congressional probes into war management, praises Secretary Daniels and naval readiness, notes reduced merchant losses and submarine attacks offset by Allied success, and ends with a quip about Denver newspaper photo pages showing pretty girls.
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War Department
Daniels
Josephus
France
Old von Tirpity
England
Paul Jones
Decatur
Farragut
Aviccensore
American Foreign Legion Proposal by Capt Gordon-Gordon Smith
Capt Gordon-Gordon Smith of the Serbian army staff urges the United States to authorize a foreign legion of American volunteers. He predicts up to 100000 alien enemies could enlist from Austro Hungarian exiles, fighting for liberty rather than any Teutonic cause. He argues such a force would aid democracy and demonstrate solidarity with oppressed peoples against the dual monarchy.
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Gordon-Gordon Smith
United States
Karl
Smith
War Department
America
Berlin
Vienna
Foreign Legion
Conquest and Kultur in Pan-German League Texts
The excerpt compiles early 20th century Germanist rhetoric from Pan-German league publications. It cites Vermon Kellogg, Gratdu Moulis-Bekart, and others, warning of war and rivalries among Germany Austria Hungary and western powers, with calls to avert deception and prepare for decisive action.
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Gratdu Moulis-Bekart
Apeech
Alideutache Hatter
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Muchey
Vermon Kellogg
Atlantic Monthly
Gomneny
Avetria
Hungary
Editorial
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Stuttsart
Pan-German League
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W'Rogele
Everett True
Abe Martin
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