Colonial Ambitions and Military Strategies

This chapter explores German colonial aspirations in Russia and their parallels to Nazi atrocities, emphasizing the implications of ethnic cleansing and land appropriation. It provides a critical analysis of military strategies, particularly the Schlieffen Plan, and highlights the miscalculations made by German leadership before World War I. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the geopolitical tensions shaped by nationalism and alliances among European powers, particularly focusing on the relationships between Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary.