History 1401E Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Information Warfare
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What is not understood is the ability of states to generate force. December 1917 was a crucial time in the war. Austrian emperor charles, wants out of the war, however austro hungary depends on germany absolutely. 1918 is a year in which germany could potentially see victory due to the collapse of. The germans in 1918 agree to attack the british. Allies also make a massive effort if they could survive the german onslaught, and aim to make a difference on the western front before the us joins the war. The ally plan for the coming year is based on the american intervention. War has a democratizing effect, and a higher involvement on the population in national affairs. Manpower=people power, and people power in national power. State intervention in political grievances, control in commodities and foods. German generals run the war on the home front in comparison to the uk and other powers.