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While Germany covered itself in infamy, the German ambassador in London did his best to maintain the fragile Anglo-German relationship.... more
In this second part of my conversation with Thom, we discuss the unlawful way in which the Trump administration behaves... more
In this first of two episodes with Thom Daly, we focus on the United States and its position in the... more
The traditional picture of British intervention in the First World War normally comes down to one issue - Belgium. On... more
The Schleiffen Plan demanded an invasion of the small Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, where German forces would seize key railway... more
Now that it was clear Germany would have to face the Entente, and likely Britain's imminent intervention, Berlin became much... more
We open with the shattered dreams of Kaiser Wilhelm II, as the British claim a 'misunderstanding' must have occurred to... more
In the final hours of peace, the German government was led to believe that a miracle had occurred. Incredibly, Britain... more
After that disgraceful display in the White House, I couldn't stay silent any longer. Three years on from when I... more
We're in the endgame now, but somehow, not everyone got the message.There was plenty of waiting to be done. Berlin... more