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Otto von Bismarck
Indreams:
We talked about Napoleon. Let's talk about another European fellow who could have used airships: Bismarck.
What do you think of Otto von Bismarck?
He was one of the greatest German leaders, who practically founded modern Germany by himself, but leading up to Worild War I, he was dismissed by Kaizer Wilhelm II.
Was he a hero of the German people? Or did he fail Germany by failing to manage the young, overambitious Kaiser? Or should he have pressed his advantage to create a Greater Germany?
Since GOIO community is quite global, I'm sure others have great insight about Bismarck.
Like the Napoleon post, moderators, feel free to lock this thread if it becomes over political or disrespectful to other members.
Thank you,
Hoja Lateralus:
I don't know a tad about that man, except for one quote:
"Let the Poles rule (by) themselves and they will wipe theirselves out"
And sadly, as a Pole, I must say he had a point.
Edit: sorry if it's too depressing for you
DJ Logicalia:
There's no overwhelming sadness like Eastern European sadness
Sleepy kitten to prevent this thread from turning into a depression session
Omniraptor:
Well, as a russian I can say it's not all depressing with napoleon and eastern europe- his camaign in russia is a textbook example of winning every battle and losing the war.
Schwalbe:
--- Quote from: Omniraptor on March 02, 2015, 07:20:14 pm ---Well, as a russian I can say it's not all depressing
--- End quote ---
When I read it I thought tis gonna end with something like "that Poles would destroy themselves". :P No flaming intended.
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