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Without hindsight, was the Russian decision in 1914 to go to war the right one?
It is hindsight that is banned, not foresight. Your post works at one level or layer comparing the Triple Alliance versus the non-Alliance Entente. I also agree there would be *no way* for Russia to anticipate or have reasonable foresight of likely American entry on its side. But, besides...- Word Count: 370
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Without hindsight, was the Russian decision in 1914 to go to war the right one?
Going to war in 1914 is still a gamble, and not a strictly necessary one, but, for the reasons you cite, it is a gamble with much better odds than Russia has seen in years, and than Russia may see again in the future. The generally known outlines of the military plans of the time show the...- Word Count: 130
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