Until very recently, any questioning of the first world war is perceived to be undemocratic. I hope this question is relevant and interesting. Er id say that britain decided to keep out of the fist wold war. And yes, again, and behind you, sats on tham is, thank you. Just to put into contect the six thousand belgians that max hastings mentiond as being shot by the germans,. i looked up the number of beur women and children killed by the british in the bour war. Seems to be about at least 30 thousand. Also thought it wouldbe useful to read out the key quote from edward grey's