Type: STORIE

  April 6, 1917, Dear Diary, There is news today that the United States has finally decided to enter the war. Although its troops may not be on the ground for weeks or months, many believe that this will be a turning point in the conflict. I feel, at times, as if we are hoping against hope that some moment, …

The Austrians and Germans feel that France is on a degenerate path for having adopted a republican regime. The military leaders cannot imagine that civilians are capable of waging war effectively. Russia is even more worrisome. Her influence over the Balkans and the Slavic territories is considered a threat to the balance of power in Europe. Fear of Russia is …