The podcast discusses President Woodrow Wilson's ambitious 14 Point vision for peace during the final months of World War I, his struggles against opposition at home and from America's allies, the chaos in Germany during the war, the tense armistice negotiations, the challenges faced after the war, including the Spanish flu pandemic, and Wilson's difficulties in achieving lasting peace at the Paris Peace Conference.
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President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Point vision faced opposition from America's allies and political opponents at home, hindering its implementation.
The successful US-led offensive in northern France in 1918 provided the Allies with an advantage over Germany and reshaped the course of World War I.
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Plans for the First US-Led Offensive in WWI
In August 1918, America's top military commander in Europe, plans the first US-led offensive targeting German-held territory around Sami El, altering the strategy to support the Allied forces breaking the Hindenburg line.
Breakthrough in the Battle of San Mielle
General Pershing led the US First Army to success in the Battle of San Mielle by breaking through German positions with 216,000 American troops, marking a turning point in US military participation.
Allies' Assault on German Defenses
Following the Battle of San Mielle, a massive offensive led by US and Allies breached the Hindenburg line, leading to victories in Europe and mounting pressure on Germany.
End of WWI and Ripple Effects
The Armistice signed by Germany in November 1918 ended WWI, triggering political shifts, economic challenges, and societal changes globally, with Wilson's League of Nations facing obstacles in the US Senate.
In the summer of 1918, the U.S. successfully led a critical offensive in northern France, finally giving the Allies the upper hand in the battle against Germany and the other Central Powers. And as the war reached its final months, President Woodrow Wilson hoped to use his 14 Point vision for peace to reshape the world in the United States’ favor. But his ambitious plan would encounter heavy opposition, from both America’s allies and Wilson's political opponents at home.
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