Chapter

The End of World War I and the Weimar Republic
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07:43 - 15:20 (07:37)

The end of World War I led to a coalition of far left, center left and centrist parties who had trouble agreeing on issues. This eventually led to the social Democrat-dominated Reichstag negotiating the surrender and the formation of the Weimar Republic in Germany.

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A young Bavarian soldier in World War I experiences a newfound sense of belonging to Germany as he is thrown into one of the most horrific battles in not just the whole war, but ever.
07:43 - 10:20 (02:37)
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World War I
Summary

A young Bavarian soldier in World War I experiences a newfound sense of belonging to Germany as he is thrown into one of the most horrific battles in not just the whole war, but ever.

Chapter
The End of World War I and the Weimar Republic
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - Hitler's Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Germany had a good chance of winning World War I as they were in a better position than the rest of the world, unlike in World War II where it was evident that their defeat was inevitable.
10:20 - 11:09 (00:48)
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World War I
Summary

Germany had a good chance of winning World War I as they were in a better position than the rest of the world, unlike in World War II where it was evident that their defeat was inevitable.

Chapter
The End of World War I and the Weimar Republic
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - Hitler's Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Despite winning battles against powerful nations like Russia during World War I, Germany was actually struggling to maintain its army with limited resources and supplies.
11:09 - 12:51 (01:41)
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World War I
Summary

Despite winning battles against powerful nations like Russia during World War I, Germany was actually struggling to maintain its army with limited resources and supplies.

Chapter
The End of World War I and the Weimar Republic
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - Hitler's Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
After the end of World War I, a coalition consisting of the far left and center left emerged, which consisted of both social democrats and even centrists who were tired of the war that didn't seem to be working out.
12:53 - 15:20 (02:26)
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Weimar Republic
Summary

After the end of World War I, a coalition consisting of the far left and center left emerged, which consisted of both social democrats and even centrists who were tired of the war that didn't seem to be working out. However, the coalition was only united in their desire to end the war and get rid of the king, and the social democrats had to bear the responsibility of negotiating the surrender and establishing a republic after the king left.

Chapter
The End of World War I and the Weimar Republic
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - Hitler's Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards