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Ring of steel

Book • 2014
Alexander Watson's 'Ring of Steel' provides a detailed and nuanced history of World War I from the viewpoint of the Central Powers.

The book explores how the war affected not only the leaders but also the people of Germany and Austria-Hungary, highlighting the societal and political impacts that led to the downfall of these empires.

It offers a fresh perspective on the conflict, emphasizing the human cost and the legacy of bitterness and violence left in its wake.

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Dominic Sandbrook
as a brilliant book on Germany and Austria in the First World War.
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594. The First World War: The Invasion of Belgium (Part 1)
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Daryl Cooper
when describing that Alexander Watson doubted that France could survive another severe military defeat.
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#25 Enemy: The Germans' War, ep. 1 - We Are The War
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Tom Holland
when discussing the mood in Germany and Austria during WWI mobilization.
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474. The Road to The Great War: The Lights Go Out (Part 6)

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