Alas Vine & Hitchens The Not So Great War and Does Counselling Really Work?
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore the intriguing question of why Britain entered the First World War and the profound changes it brought. Delve into the benefits of counselling as Sarah advocates for its importance while Peter remains skeptical. Peter shares amusing insights about his past, including his near-miss with a motorcycle gang. The hosts also discuss the impact of cultural shifts in 1968 and the enduring power of classic films, particularly Billy Wilder's The Apartment. Join the conversation as they navigate history, therapy, and creativity!
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Britain Had No Clear Interest In WWI
- Peter Hitchens argues Britain had no real national interest in joining WWI and was drawn in by a political-military clique.
- He says the Belgian neutrality pretext masked a decision to ally with Russia and enter a continental war needlessly.
Military Plans Bypassed Political Oversight
- Hitchens says the military had secret, well-developed plans to send troops to France that bypassed cabinet oversight.
- He calls this action almost a coup d'état by military planners who implemented deployment without parliamentary debate.
Germany Prepared Deliberately For War
- Hitchens rejects the
