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General Ludendorff Chooses Victory
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General von Ludendorff wanted to defend his country. Rather than
stay on the defensive and seek a negotiated settlement, he threw the
dice and launched an offensive. He believed in nothing less than
military victory. His
gamble weakened his armies and Germany's ability to
bargain a settlement, and rather
than recognize
his mistake he engaged in denial and blamed his troops. |
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