Why the Great War did not end when the fighting stopped in 1918
In short: Host Jesse Alexander examines the chaotic aftermath of the First World War, focusing on the German Revolution and the complex process of demobilizing massive armies. This episode explores why the supposed war to end all wars actually triggered a new wave of global conflict.
The episode investigates the 1918-1919 German Revolution, specifically the efforts of the Spartacists, led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, to seize power. It contextualizes these events within the broader failure of the First World War to bring lasting peace, a period extending from 1917 to 1923.
Beyond the German political upheaval, the video analyzes the logistical and social challenges of demobilizing the enormous military forces of the great powers. It frames this era as a continuation of violence, challenging the notion that the conflict concluded with the armistice.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: New Wars and Revolutions - Demobilisation I THE GREAT WAR January 1919
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