I’ve been thinking about that lately, but also about this: Britain was the world’s number 1 power in 1900 and far from that by 2000 (or even 1950). The ruler of Germany in 1900 was Victoria’s grandson, Edward VII’s nephew, and George V’s cousin. All he had to do was keep his country’s economy growing and cooperate with Britain, and Germany would have been in a marvelous position to pick up the pieces as Britain declined. Of course, Britain also should have recognized that working with Germany as well as with the US was essential, but Germany really f-ed up big time.
The ruler of Germany in 1900 was Victoria’s grandson, Edward VII’s nephew, and George V’s cousin.
Czar Nicky’s Cousin, as well.
May they all burn in Hell for destroying Europe.