August, 1914
German armies are poised to carry out the Schlieffen Plan in the West while the Austro-Hungarians position to begin attacks against Serbian forces. However, a reluctance my political masters to escalate the war is hampering the plans of my Generals. Until there are no other choices, attacks against the Russians and the Channel ports by German units are strictly forbidden. Though mighty in the field, this political interference may prove crippling in the opening days of the War for my armies.
Against my advice, the dogs in Vienna have ordered the Austro-Hungarians to strike against someone, anyone to display their might. Their bloodlust started this conflict by failing to appreciate Russia's agreements with Serbia. Now it is only a matter of time before they use the treaties they signed with us to compel our armies to rescue them.What, pray tell, have we gotten ourselves into?
An indecisive German opening leaves much to be desired as Allied armies begin to mobilize. From now until the War's conclusion, there will be naught but blood and mud for my men...
Field Marshal Charlie K.
Chief of the German General Staff
Personal Diary
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