IGCSE History: World War I – Germany Documentary “1914-18″

IGCSE History: World War I – Germany Documentary “1914-18”

“1914-18” Documentary – Episode 6 – Collapse

1918 the Allies and the Germans were at the end of their endurance:

• French soldiers were beginning to mutiny.
• Italian civilians were rioting.
• Russian communist groups were rebelling:
• The February and October Revolutions having just took place.
• Europe was running out of fighting men.

In Germany:

• Workers went on strike.
• Military courts became too powerful:
• Militarism was spreading.
• Peasants no longer wished to continue fighting.
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The Kaiser’s extravagant lifestyle allowed Hindenburg and Ludendorff to gain power and influence:

• They were seen as national heroes.
• In truth Hindenburg was only a figurehead Ludendorff was the one in charge.

They called for unrestricted submarine warfare:

• Allowed U-boats to attack all ships encroaching upon their waters:
• This included merchant ships.
• This inflamed the US so much they entered the war on the Allies’ side.

Both were German generals and fought in the War:

• Hindenburg held the rank of Field Marshall.

• Ludendorff was Chief of Staff.