1st July 2003, 12:08 PM
Oh, I forgot that ABF has a time machine, and actually did some OB1-Quality research, by going back in time and interviewing people. Do you know who you're preaching to, it's DARUNIA, I am THE war source. I'll admit that Germany isn't solely at fault for the war, and that they weren't evil and out for world domination (like in WWII). Still, the fact that you're trying to impress upon me a smartass reason for Germany's evilness is laughable.
-Germany's longing for conquest and an international empire had the Kaiser compete with Britain in a massive naval arms race. Both wanted to be supreme, and this pitted them against one another. Were the Kaiser not so thirsty for conquest and glory this wouldn't have happened.
-Germany attempted to diplomatically isolate France, and when the British and French reached a naval arms agreement (France would patrol the Mediterranean, and the British would withdraw from it), the sides were further entrenched for war. This was spurred by the open German aggression that both Britain and France (long, old enemies) acknowledged.
-Germany deliberately instigated war with THREE nations within a decade to obtain independence...(Austria, Denmark, France), the last of which was so incredibly shameful and evil that it caused a schism bewteen both sides for years to come. Had Germany not gone to such sinister means (INSTIGATING THREE WARS!) to unify, France and Germany wouldn't have been at each other's throats.
-Had Bismark und der kaiser not been so gung-ho and determined to become supreme in Europe, they wouldn't haved annexed Alsace and Lorraine, and wouldn't have strapped France with a $1 billion dollar indemnity...even though they'd OBVIOUSLY instigated the Franco-Prussian War.
-Germany attempted to force France out of Tunisia by steaming a dreadnought into the capital harbor, and expected Britain to support them...but when Britain allied with France, they grew sour. Again, Germany's faux pas diplomatic aggression further served to isolate it from the Allies.
-Again, the "blank check" to Austria-Hungary, which was the final straw.
-Germany developed and was the first to use poison gas (chemical warfare.)
-Germany committed atrocities against the Belgians while occupying most of that country; these turned the world opinion against them.
-Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare, and respected no banner of neutrality.
-Germany could've avoided the interlocking alliances by replying to the ultimatum Britain ordered in August...and it wasn't a demanding one, either; only requesting CEASE AND DESIST!
-The Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico proves their hostility ABROAD and desire to expand the war.
-Germany's longing for conquest and an international empire had the Kaiser compete with Britain in a massive naval arms race. Both wanted to be supreme, and this pitted them against one another. Were the Kaiser not so thirsty for conquest and glory this wouldn't have happened.
-Germany attempted to diplomatically isolate France, and when the British and French reached a naval arms agreement (France would patrol the Mediterranean, and the British would withdraw from it), the sides were further entrenched for war. This was spurred by the open German aggression that both Britain and France (long, old enemies) acknowledged.
-Germany deliberately instigated war with THREE nations within a decade to obtain independence...(Austria, Denmark, France), the last of which was so incredibly shameful and evil that it caused a schism bewteen both sides for years to come. Had Germany not gone to such sinister means (INSTIGATING THREE WARS!) to unify, France and Germany wouldn't have been at each other's throats.
-Had Bismark und der kaiser not been so gung-ho and determined to become supreme in Europe, they wouldn't haved annexed Alsace and Lorraine, and wouldn't have strapped France with a $1 billion dollar indemnity...even though they'd OBVIOUSLY instigated the Franco-Prussian War.
-Germany attempted to force France out of Tunisia by steaming a dreadnought into the capital harbor, and expected Britain to support them...but when Britain allied with France, they grew sour. Again, Germany's faux pas diplomatic aggression further served to isolate it from the Allies.
-Again, the "blank check" to Austria-Hungary, which was the final straw.
-Germany developed and was the first to use poison gas (chemical warfare.)
-Germany committed atrocities against the Belgians while occupying most of that country; these turned the world opinion against them.
-Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare, and respected no banner of neutrality.
-Germany could've avoided the interlocking alliances by replying to the ultimatum Britain ordered in August...and it wasn't a demanding one, either; only requesting CEASE AND DESIST!
-The Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico proves their hostility ABROAD and desire to expand the war.
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