#62: 4 August 1914 II - The Last Ultimatum

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast by Zack Twamley

Jun 2, 202542:45Society & Culture

No matter what Britain did, it was impossible for Germany to evacuate Belgium. War was inevitable. Why, then, did most of Britain not even realise it? The straightforward image we have in our minds of Britain taking a st...

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