Weimar politics and Lugers

Norme · 04-17-2011, 12:59 PM

Hi Ron, Germany was hoping that a war with Mexico would keep the US from entering the war on the side of the allies. The plan was spelled out in a telegram that was intercepted and decoded by the British. When the telegram was made public, several German diplomats, including von Papen, were kicked out of the US and it was instrumental in getting Wilson to declare war on Germany. You should get the book, it's a great read. Best regards, Norm

04-17-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Ron, Germany was hoping that a war with Mexico would keep the US from entering the war on the side of the allies. The plan was spelled out in a telegram that was intercepted and decoded by the British. When the telegram was made public, several German diplomats, including von Papen, were kicked out of the US and it was instrumental in getting Wilson to declare war on Germany. You should get the book, it's a great read. Best regards, Norm