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Part Two: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex

Behind the Bastards

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Krupp's Conundrum: Business and Betrayal

This chapter examines Alfred Krupp's turbulent navigation of 19th-century European politics as he balances arms manufacturing for Austria against Prussian pressures. It highlights the personal and professional conflicts he faced amidst the backdrop of shifting allegiances and the military transformation of the era.

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