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Contents 1 Comments 1.1 Attribution 1.2 Overthrow of monarchies 1.3 Social trauma 1.4 France, Foch, armistice 1.5 Italy 1.6 Cleanup of Aftermath of World War I#First Republic of Armenia 1.7 Aftermath of World War I#Strategic Baku in World War I 1.8 why the reference to Vietnam in Aftermath... 1.9 "cack attack" 1.10 Germany in Africa

[edit] Comments

[edit] Attribution

Hello I just wanted to know who specifically wrote the Aftermath of WWI and if he or she is a profesor or its credibiltiy it is for a project

[edit] Overthrow of monarchies

It strikes me as odd that there's a great big reference to the Russian Revolution, but absolutely no mention of the overthrow of Imperial Germany (or of the Dual monarchy in Austria-Hungary, though the breakup of that empire is covered, which is heavily linked) or the establishment of the Weimar Republic. Even the collapse of the Ottoman Empire seems a little cursory.

Unfortunately, I don't really know enough about any of these to try to write them myself. Is anyone able to try to flesh these sections out a little, as these are all pretty hefty consequences — OwenBlacker 22:10, Jun 14, 2004 (UTC)

Question here. Was there anyone interviewed in connection to the war say... 1 or two days after the signing of the armisitce??? This might not have anything to do with this column but I need to know...

[edit] Social trauma

Is it really accurate to say that the social trauma was most acute in France? France didn't have any higher casualties or hardships than Germany, Russia, or the Austro-Hungarians did they? Was there some sort of additional social problem that was created there?

Peregrine981 18:40, Aug 15, 2004 (UTC)

[edit] France, Foch, armistice

There's sentence "After this statement, Foch was amazed to see himself rise in power." that gives no sense to me. Could it be reworded? Pavel Vozenilek 12:47, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I changed it a little. Is this better?: After this critical statement.... (He was amazed to rise because he had criticized the government. Peregrine981 03:29, Mar 14, 2005 (UTC)

Actually what kind of "power" and what were effects on post-war politics? Did he changed something afterwards? Pavel Vozenilek 18:36, 14 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Italy

What about Mussolini and his rise to power by preying on post-WWI fears? Shouldn't there be a section on how the results of WWI led to Facism in Italy?

[edit] Cleanup of Aftermath of World War I#First Republic of Armenia

This section should be toned down from heroic tone and provided with credible references, not with quips. Possibly the revolutions in former Russian Empire should have their own page, linked from here. Pavel Vozenilek 17:47, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Aftermath of World War I#Strategic Baku in World War I

"Armenians of Baku - Stephan Shahumyan and 3 Armenian brigades defended Baku for Russia and Allies during the 1918 against Turkey, Germany and their vassals - Caucasian Tartars (now days Azerbaijanians). The heroic defense of Baku by Armenians was a great support for Anti-German and Anti-Turkish powers and lead to the 1918 November capitulation of Central powers. As German general von Ludendorf said: Armenians were the only fighting nation in the East (from Erzurum to Baku). 8 months of Armenian struggle against the Ottoman Turkey in 1918 left the German Army without Baku oil."

It is not obvious to me that (1) this is NPOV, (2) this is actually about the aftermath of World War I (cf the blockade of Germany, continuing past the armistice) or (3) that it actually makes much sense... suggestions please? --TheGrappler 00:00, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] why the reference to Vietnam in Aftermath...

"This was not the case, especially in French Indochina (the future Vietnam) and would lead to future conflict." makes no sense in relation to germany or WWI, even if one is looking decades down the line, as Germany had no influence there. On the other hand, one might be able to link Rwanda, for example, as that had been a former german colony. If the intent is to link the failure to implemennt Wilson's call for self determination which then meant that France surrendering to Germany which then gave Japan access to French territory which then resulted in Ho fighting the Japanese with US support and then the French and the US turning on Ho and his attempt to establish self rule, well, that is a really convoluted impact - Rwanda's massecres in the 90s are far more closely linked. I'm just rambling here trying to figure out the intent or purpose of the statement quoted. Mulp 23:38, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "cack attack"

i noticed the blockade portion of the article got deleted... i dont really know if i replaced it correctly as i have never edited a page on here so if anyone could check it would be appreciated

[edit] Germany in Africa

I am perplexed by the section on Versailles dealing with the treatment of the German colonies. It is atrociously worded, so much so that I cannot make sense of the point that is being made. These territories were turned into League of Nations' mandates, not left "for decades". A more serious point relates to the treatment of native peoples. We are told that the United States "pressed European nations that were accepting Germany's old colonies to have the native citizens (sic) there treated with the same respect they got when Germany was there." ??? Make of that nonsense what you will! The Germans showed the 'native citizens' such respect that they almost 'respected' the Herero people of South-West Africa (Namibia) right out of history, in one of the worst examples of colonial genocide. One of the minor participants in this exercise in 'respect' was Franz Ritter von Epp, later Nazi supremo in Bavaria. White Guard 01:50, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

Overall the page needs work. Don't hesitate in being bold, and remove revisionist statements on sight! Lapaz 13:53, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for that. I've now removed the statement in question. I would have put in a few words about League of Nations Mandates, but I honestly do not think this is called for. White Guard 22:13, 24 September 2006 (UTC)