But they have now the US as main competitor. And still their Navy is ruling the waves. The British were able to remain their colonial empire. And what about the dream to have a united North America under US rule? Or is Africa worth to be invaded? So what will the US decide to do? But be aware about Japan.
Also the economy was not destroyed nor were there many men lost. Many want to become more and more isolated, while others want to become a super power. The US are now in a very splitted situation politically. In the following Woodrow Wilson was not able to fulfill his dream of a League of Nations. The US had paid with blood and for nothing in their eyes. And especially as US troops were reconquering Paris, the following armistice was regarded as betrayel from the British and French. The US did not lose the war, Neither they did not win it. However, until then these ships are invaluable. Although only 8 more capital ships just being built or planned and 5 carriers (except one trial vessel) were accepted, the non acceptance of a quota will lead to more tensions soon. Although there is a moratorium to build new battleships until 1930, no quota was accepted. The hopes of a new and lasting peace became first cracks in the following consultations for the Washington Naval treaty. Thus the powers came out in a very different way. The status quo ante was mostly reinstalled. In the following time after long debates a peace was concluded. Thus the participating nations agreed to make an armistice shortly after. A new offensive of the Germans was only a matter of time. Although the Western Allies could retake it shortly after, the attacking Allies had severe losses and were not able to push the Germans out of the vincinity of the city. They were the last force, the last reserve. Two million German soldiers, who should originally stay in Russia were ordered to the Western Front. The German troops could conduct a successful Operation Michael in spring 1918. Age of Imperialism II- Where Eagles dare 1923- 1953
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