I don't usually delve into alternate history, but the folks at National Interest wanted it. Hopefully it will provide some food for thought (or at least junk food for thought)
http://nationalinterest.org/feature/how-germany-could-have-won-world-war-i-10398
Michael
Nothing I haven't seen covered before (although it was nice to see a greater emphasis on the question of "What was the point of creating the High Seas Fleet?"), but a fascinating read nonetheless. Thanks for sharing Michael!
A great article, I agree! and it sure brought a lot of WW1 geeks out of the woodwork down in the comments section. :D
I am the Kaiser of WWI Geeks. Thanks for posting! Every time I read about The Great War it becomes more and more sad for me...definitely the greatest tragedy of the 20th century.
Quote from: Gusington on May 12, 2014, 07:20:09 PM
I am the Kaiser of WWI Geeks. Thanks for posting! Every time I read about The Great War it becomes more and more sad for me...definitely the greatest tragedy of the 20th century.
With the rise on nationalism, it was inevitable. I think we may be getting a refresher course in Ukraine/Russia. Russia never really recovered from the trauma which started 100 years ago.
ok, show of hands.....
who hasn't won as Germany in virtually every wargame ever?
you there in the back!!! fuck off and go back to candy crush.
Nice work, Michael - great article.
Grogheads published a book review: Grey Tide in the East - an alt-history where Germany does not invade Belgium.
This has also been the strategy of many AARs in a host of WW1 strategic wargames.
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Quote from: GDS_Starfury on May 13, 2014, 08:49:17 PM
ok, show of hands.....
who hasn't won as Germany in virtually every wargame ever?
you there in the back!!! fuck off and go back to candy crush.
LOL! Well said! :2funny: