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Book Synopsis: Was the outcome of the First World War on a knife edge? In this major new account of German wartime politics and strategy Holger Afflerbach argues that the outcome of the war was actually in the balance until relatively late in the war. Using new evidence from diaries, letters and memoirs, he fundamentally revises our understanding of German strategy from the decision to go to war and the failure of the western offensive to the radicalisation of Germany's war effort under Hindenburg and Ludendorff and the ultimate collapse of the Central Powers. He uncovers the struggles in wartime Germany between supporters of peace and hardliners who wanted to fight to the finish. He suggests that Germany was not nearly as committed to all-out conquest as previous accounts argue. Numerous German peace advances could have offered the opportunity to end the war before it dragged Europe into the abyss.
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Are you curious about the untold stories of the First World War? Dive into the riveting pages of "On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War", a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional beliefs. Written by renowned historian Holger Afflerbach, this masterpiece offers fresh insights into German wartime politics and strategy.
Through meticulous research using newly discovered diaries, letters, and memoirs, Afflerbach paints a vivid picture of a war that hung in the balance until a late stage. Engross yourself in the real-life accounts of the decision to engage in war, the failed western offensive, and the remarkable transformation in Germany's war effort under the leadership of Hindenburg and Ludendorff.
Afflerbach's revelations will forever alter your understanding of Germany's role in the conflict. Contrary to prevailing beliefs, Germany's commitment to all-out conquest wasn't as steadfast as previously thought. Discover the internal struggles between peace supporters and hardliners, as Germany teetered between seeking peace and pursuing unrelenting aggression. Countless missed opportunities for peace negotiations could have spared Europe from descending into the abyss of war.
If you want to uncover the hidden truths of World War I and gain a fresh perspective on the events that shaped history, "On a Knife Edge" is a must-read. Don't miss your chance to own this captivating piece of Cambridge Military Histories.
Ready to delve into the untold stories? Purchase your copy of "On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War" today and embark on a journey of discovery that will forever change your understanding of this historic conflict. Click here to get your hands on your copy now!
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