In 1914, Germany extended all the way from Alsace to the Russian border. (See http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/map01eu.htm) But the Kaiser and his backers wanted even more. So they started an aggressive war, including the introduction of poison gas.
As a result, millions died, Germany was much reduced in size, the Bolshevik Revolution occurred, and the stage was set for World War II. If you don’t think that starting an unnecessary war was “evil,” how about “pretty bad” or at least “controversial”? Nobody I know glorifies slaughter. They glorify heroism.
I’d quibble with your history. Hey, I didn’t notice you were the author - sorry about the name calling. That was inappropriate.