

210 1919 - Germany I
7 snips Sep 20, 2020
Germany finds itself at a crossroads after World War I, grappling with the shift from monarchy to republic. Conflicting ideologies stir chaos within the political landscape, leading to the rise of revolutionary movements and the Spartacist Uprising. Amidst the turmoil, the National Assembly establishes the Weimar Republic in hopes of stability while facing regional unrest. The legacies of military leaders Hindenburg and Ludendorff further complicate the new government's path forward as they reflect on a tumultuous past.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Germany's Strategic Dilemma in WWI
03:18 • 5min
Struggles for Power in Post-War Germany
08:34 • 31min
Formation of the Weimar Republic Amidst Political Unrest
39:47 • 3min
The Birth of the New Deutsches Reich: A Republic Divided
42:31 • 3min
The Aftermath of War: Hindenburg and Ludendorff's Legacies
45:02 • 2min