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The Ghosts of Potsdam: Prussian Militarism
While we have explored the modern divisions of Germany, from the Berlin Wall to the economic miracles of the post-war era, this episode turns back the clock to the origins of German statehood. We examine how the Kingdom of Prussia forged a unique identity centered on military efficiency and bureaucratic precision. Through the reigns of Frederick William, the Soldier King, and his son Frederick the Great, we trace the evolution of the General Staff and the concept of total war before it had a name. This is not just a story of battles, but of a societal transformation where the army became the…
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