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The Russian Origins of the First World War
Sean McMakin
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“Sean McMakin, who's written a whole book called the Russian origins of the First World War, where he says the Russians are the ones who should bear the entire lion's share of the guilt for starting this war.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Russian mobilization in WWI
For: Historians and military strategy enthusiasts
Key quote: “there's an author, there's a professor named Sean McMakin, who's written a whole book called the Russian origins of the First World War, where he says the Russians are the ones who should bear the entire lion's share of the guilt for starting this war.”
The host discusses the strategic implications of Russian mobilization during the early stages of World War I, referencing Sean McMakin's book to highlight the argument that Russia played a significant role in instigating the conflict. The mention of the book serves to underscore the complexity of the war's origins and the miscalculations of the German military leadership.