Germany (Alternative Great War)

Germany (Officialy: German Empire, later United Republic of Germany) is a nation-state and a great power, located in central Europe, proclaimed on January 18, 1871.

Pre-war history
After unification, Germany becamy one of the foremost countries in the world, in cultural, industrial and military field. Period from 1870-1910 saw huge growth in terms of population. After von Bismarck's removal, full power laid in the hands of Wilhelm II. Rather than slow and steady growth proposed by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, Wilhelm II decided to follow policies of direct clash.

Military operations
Germany sought to establish alliance with other powers, known as Central Powers. Its main signatories included Germany, Austro-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Italy. The war broke out in 1914 and plans to quickly take over Paris failed, leading to a long and bloody trench warfare. Simultaneously, Russian Front begun with intial failures but soon turned into rapid advance into Russia.

Effects on population
Due to initial optimism and belief that war will be short-lasting, it was very popular among the people. Lands to the east were damaged in early Russian operations. As the war was prolonging, the society was growing increasingly war weary. In 1918, tensions reached almost boiling point, during massive communist strikes

Post-war history