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Britain Should Not Have Fought in the First World War

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Reassessing Britain's War Decision

This chapter argues against Britain's participation in the First World War, highlighting the significant mistakes made based on historical analysis rather than emotion. It examines the war's catastrophic consequences for Britain, challenges the narrative of Germany as the primary aggressor, and urges a nuanced understanding of the motivations behind the conflict.

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