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474. The Road to The Great War: The Lights Go Out (Part 6)

2024/7/25
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Tom: 本集回顾了1914年8月，第一次世界大战爆发的关键几天。从玛格特·阿斯克威斯回忆的英国首相阿斯克威斯一家在战争爆发当晚的情绪，到英国内阁就参战问题反复磋商，以及关键人物如丘吉尔、格雷等人的观点和行动，展现了英国在巨大压力下艰难抉择的过程。同时，节目也展现了德国方面，从威廉二世签署战争动员令，到德国总参谋长毛奇因计划变更而崩溃，以及德国外交官在俄国和英国奔走试图避免战争却最终失败的场景，展现了战争爆发前欧洲列强的复杂心态和错综复杂的关系。 Dominic: 本集详细描述了1914年7月底至8月初欧洲列强外交角力与动员的过程，特别关注了英国在最后时刻的抉择。从德国试图争取英国中立，到格雷在维护英国荣誉与履行对法国承诺之间的艰难平衡，再到比利时问题最终成为英国参战的导火索，节目展现了历史事件的复杂性和多重因素的交织。同时，节目也展现了战争爆发前欧洲各国领导人和外交官们复杂的情绪和心理状态，他们既渴望和平，又不得不面对战争的残酷现实。

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The episode opens with Margot Asquith's account of the night Britain entered WWI. It highlights the gravity of the situation and the emotional toll on decision-makers like the Asquiths, who foresaw the devastating consequences, including the death of their son. The discussion emphasizes that the decision to enter the war was not taken lightly and explores the complex considerations involved.
  • Margot Asquith's diary entry captures the emotional weight of Britain's entry into WWI.
  • The Asquiths' personal loss foreshadows the widespread devastation of the war.
  • Decision-makers were acutely aware of the impending tragedy, contrary to the 'sleepwalkers' narrative.

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“The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime”

In the early days of August 1914, the British press has become increasingly vocal about the prospect of war breaking out amongst the great European powers. But the Kaiser still believes he can count on his ambassador in London, and his dear cousin, George V, to make sure Britain stays out of the war, giving the Germans an easy go at the French. And a telegram from the British capital apparently brings the best possible news: Britain declares itself neutral, and will make sure that France does the same…

Join Tom and Dominic in the final instalment of our series on the outbreak of the First World War, as the storm clouds of war finally reach Western Europe…

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