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Wilhelm II's Assurance to Austria-Hungary on the Eve of World War I
46:51 - 52:34 (05:43)
In November 1895, Wilhelm II assured the Austro-Hungarian ambassador that he would support Austria-Hungary's cause without any inquiry in accordance with the treaty of alliance. The alliance and the revamping of military forces led to the outbreak of World War I in 1914, despite some advisors warning against it.
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In this segment, the events leading up to World War I are discussed, specifically Kaiser Wilhelm II's blank check to Austria-Hungary, and a blackmail plot executed against Jüllenberg.
46:51 - 49:31 (02:40)
World War I
Summary
In this segment, the events leading up to World War I are discussed, specifically Kaiser Wilhelm II's blank check to Austria-Hungary, and a blackmail plot executed against Jüllenberg.
ChapterWilhelm II's Assurance to Austria-Hungary on the Eve of World War I
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses how a series of events led to the outbreak of hostilities in World War I, including Wilhelm's bad decisions and the revamping of field armies.
49:31 - 52:34 (03:03)
World War I
Summary
This episode discusses how a series of events led to the outbreak of hostilities in World War I, including Wilhelm's bad decisions and the revamping of field armies.