You can also argue that we were too lenient on Germany after the war. The victors let debts slide, failed to enforce treaty terms and did not demand the unconditional surrender of Germany. VDH made this case ...
You can also argue that we were too lenient on Germany after the war. The victors let debts slide, failed to enforce treaty terms and did not demand the unconditional surrender of Germany. VDH made this case ...
Bringing out VDH on an historical military matter is truly bringing the heat! I agree with his analysis and the unstated reason – it was the “Progressive era” and the Allies couldn’t wait to abandon the battlefield. Treaties are not “self-executing.” There was no conceptual equivalent to the
Open Skies Treaty (1989-2021) by which to monitor Germany’s compliance.
You can also argue that we were too lenient on Germany after the war. The victors let debts slide, failed to enforce treaty terms and did not demand the unconditional surrender of Germany. VDH made this case ...
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/jul/25/victor-davis-hanson-the-lessons-of-the-/
Bringing out VDH on an historical military matter is truly bringing the heat! I agree with his analysis and the unstated reason – it was the “Progressive era” and the Allies couldn’t wait to abandon the battlefield. Treaties are not “self-executing.” There was no conceptual equivalent to the
Open Skies Treaty (1989-2021) by which to monitor Germany’s compliance.