As Bulgaria exits the Great War, Germany faces a desperate internal political reckoning.

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In short: This episode examines the final collapse of the Central Powers' alliance and the internal German response to military failure. It covers the Armistice of Salonika and the Kaiser's attempt to stave off defeat through a top-down political revolution.

By late 1918, the war's momentum shifted decisively against Germany. Bulgaria became the first Central Power to sign the Armistice of Salonika, effectively withdrawing from the conflict. Simultaneously, the collapse of the Hindenburg Line on the Western Front forced the German leadership to confront the reality of their military position.

In a frantic bid to secure better terms for future negotiations, the Kaiser initiated a 'revolution from the top.' This political maneuver was designed to grant the Reichstag greater influence, attempting to stabilize the nation's governance as the military situation deteriorated.

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