French Appetite for Revenge Still in Charge. Germans Lose Confidence in Wilson. Such a Scoundrel. Special to The Great War Project (7 May) The shock of the draft treaty deepens. So writes historian Thomas Fleming. On the afternoon of May 7th a century ago, the German foreign minister and other German dignitaries are ushered into…
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THE SHOCK OF THE TREATY
by Mike Shuster
Wilson’s Relations with the Germans Draft Treaty an Abomination. Disappointment, Depression. The Seeds of Another War. Special to The Great War Project (30 April) The Germans, in the midst of fighting Bolsheviks and imminent starvation, managed to stay in close touch with the peace process in Paris. So reports historian Thomas Fleming. “They had even…
FRANTIC EFFORT TO FINISH THE TREATY
by Mike Shuster
Fears of Communist Takeover in Germany. The Chief Obstacle: Wilson Himself. Disagreement Over Who Started the War Special to The Great War Project (30 April) It’s April in Paris and by this time a century ago, the peace conference is lurching toward its finale. So reports historian Thomas Fleming. “The treaty had to be finished…
MASSACRE IN KOREA
by Mike Shuster
Seeking Independence in Europe, and Around the World, As Wilson Sees it, They All Prefer to Fight. Special to The War to End All Wars. (25 March) A sad little delegation of Koreans appears at the Peace Conference to ask for their independence. So reports historian Margaret MacMillan. In the midst of the peace talks…
MANDATES? COLONIES BY ANOTHER NAME
by Mike Shuster
Continue Dividing Up the Spoils. Wilson is Sickened, Takes to Bed Special to The Great War Project. (3 April) Mandates. And self-determination. These are the lofty keys to President Wilson’s goals for the peace talks in Paris a century ago. “Mandates” is a concept President Wilson and the other victors created to respond to the…
PEACE, EUROPEAN STYLE
by Mike Shuster
Hypocritical Fiction. A Vesuvius of Vituperation. Even the Japanese Take Up the Cry. Special to The Great War Project (20 March) In Pars, President Wilson “makes a public announcement that the League of Nations covenant would not be detached from the peace treaty, and persuaded a plenary session of the peace conference to ratify that…
LEAGUE OF NATIONS TAKES SHAPE
by Mike Shuster
Wilson: My Work is Done, Heads for Home. Not So, Say the Allies. What About the Monroe Doctrine? Special to The Great War Project (2 March) By mid-February a century ago, the first draft of the peace treaty is ready and President Wilson “is delighted.” So writes historian Margaret MacMillan. The main outlines of the…
MISSION TO MOSCOW
by Mike Shuster
Young American Diplomat to Lead. Meets with Lenin, Finds Him ‘Impressive’ Leaders in Paris Pay No Attention. Special to the Great War Project (25 February) The peacemakers in Paris are complaining about their lack of knowledge of events in Russia. More and more, they are considering sending a small secret mission to Moscow to witness…
FAMINE SPREADS IN EUROPE
by Mike Shuster
Millions Go Without. Who Can Solve the Growing Disaster? It Falls to the United States; Special to The Great War Project. (20 February) The powers at the peace conference soon realize they have taken responsibility for vast areas of Europe and indeed much of the world. Writes historian Margaret MacMillan, it is a role they…
AN ASSASSIN’S BULLET FELLS CLEMENSEAU
by Mike Shuster
Attacks in Paris and Munich. Wilson Returning Home, Briefly Attempts to Solve the Russian Civil War. Special to The Great War Project. (10 February) President Woodrow Wilson returns briefly to the United States on February 23, 1919, a century ago. He leaves France with Europe in turmoil. While he is at sea, an anarchist shoots…