Mackensen and Bismarck in the Prussian myth of power
A provocative portrait of General Hell later known as Mackensen, paired with a sweeping critique of Bismarck. The piece traces Prussia’s reliance on strong rulers, militarism, and iron law to justify autocratic control, shaping Germany’s path to 1914 and beyond. It warns of absolute rule and its global consequences.
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Prussia
Europe
Bismarck
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Austria
France
Heg
Bismarck and the Struggle to Free German Nation
The article traces German efforts toward constitutional government in the 19th century, noting autocracy under Frederick the Great and the later impact of the French Revolution. It credits Otto von Bismarck as the pivotal figure who sustained autocratic rule while shaping Prussia’s influence in uniting and directing Germany.
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Germany
Frederick the Great
Europe
France
England
Port Uma
Vk the Great
Bismarck
Prussia
Women Send Letters Harmful to Soldiers Over There
War era letters from home, praised for cheer and news of Red Cross drives, are warned by Mrs. Edward Vickers of Boston to be bright and hopeful. She urges concise messages, avoiding anxiety and grief, and stresses the value of nurses and proper authority for women at the front.
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France
Europe
Edward Vickers
Boston
United States
England
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Liberty Loan
Tommy Atkins Does Not Sing Quarter As Much As Is Believed
The article argues British soldiers in France sing less as marches lengthen and packs grow heavier. It notes early service life features shorter marches with lighter gear and more vocalizing, while modern intensive training curbs the marching song as soldiers travel with full equipment in France.
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Bellevied
France
Fremce
Move to Stockholm and Save Nearly All of Your Salary
Stockholm faces severe food shortages with prices soaring. Potatoes scarce for weeks and the new crop at $1.20 a quart. tea $21 a pound. coffee rationed five weeks earlier at 3% ounces per person. Butter limited to about one ounce weekly. vegetables limited to spinach and asparagus. Beef, mutton, and poultry prices high. pork absent since May. hothouse peaches the main fruit.
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