100th World War I Anniversary, Germany in 1918: From the Acme to the Abyss: NSDM
Title:
100th World War I Anniversary, Germany in 1918: From the Acme to the Abyss: NSDM
Year:
2018
Original Order:
9460
Game:
2018-SEM18135804
Group:
National Security Decision Making Game, Inc.
Short Description:
Germany’s 1918 offensive, fed by troops freed from the Russian front, was stopped in July. Discusses Allied counteroffensives, German response, collapse, & how this aided the rise of the Nazis.
Long Description:
With the dawn on January 1, 1918 came Germany’s last best hope of winning the Great War. Turkey had turned Britain back at the Dardanelles, Russia was out of the war, and America’s troops were still months away from engaging effectively. With troops freed from the Russian front, Germany began to attack on March 21, but in July was again, as in 1914, stopped in the Battle of the Marne. On July 18, the Allies launched their counteroffensive, continuing to hold the initiative up until the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month – November 11, 1918. This lecture will focus upon the Allied counteroffensives, the German counters, the retreat and the collapse. This will include discussion of the legendary ‘stab in the back’ that would become a Nazi mantra. Presenter: Robert Mosher, retired US State Department Foreign Service Officer, now on the NSDMG staff.
Event Type:
SEM - Seminar
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
100
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)