History of World War I and Its Aftermath: The Ludendorff Dictatorship’s Expansionist Policies in Europe

History of World War I and Its Aftermath: The Ludendorff Dictatorship’s Expansionist Policies in Europe

Shortly before midday on 9 November 1923, around 3,000 far-right insurgents began marching on Munich, Germany’s second largest city in the south of the country. Before these brownshirts had set out it was clear to the Nazi Party leader, the 34-year-old Corporal Adolf Hitler, that their coup d’état had already failed. A few hours prior…

The End of Modern Diplomacy

The End of Modern Diplomacy

Modern diplomacy can generally be traced back to the late 19th century and the intercession of professional diplomats in the foreign relations between major and minor powers of the era. International negotiations to resolve problems were primarily handled by diplomats prior to politicians giving their assent to peace treaties and compacts. The Congress of Berlin…

The Loss of Life, From World War I to World War III. What Would Happen if a Third World War Were to Break Out?

The Loss of Life, From World War I to World War III. What Would Happen if a Third World War Were to Break Out?

The Paris November commemoration of the End of World War I: The War to End All Wars acknowledges that 14 million lives were lost in the course of The Great War I (1914-18). The largest casualties were incurred by Russia, France, Germany, Italy, the British Empire (including troops from Canada, Ireland and British colonies), and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. …