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The Greatest Unknown Tragedy of World War I

April 9, 2021
The Greatest Unknown Tragedy of World War I
The Greatest Unknown Tragedy of World War I

The Greatest Unknown Tragedy of World War I

April 9, 2021
Philip Zelikow and Francis J. Gavin

In this episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Frank Gavin, chair of the editorial board of the Texas National Security Review, sits down with Philip Zelikow to discuss his new book, The Road Less Traveled: The Secret Battle to End the Great War, 1916 – 1917. Gavin and Zelikow explore the story of the peace talks and what might have happened had they succeeded. Moreover, Zelikow explores why this story has never been told. It is an interesting look into how history is shaped and how we understand the past.

 

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