Most historians deem this view to be too extreme and exaggerated.

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Con: While many disagree with Fischer's claim that Germany planned the war in 1912, many agree (p. 165-6) that German leaders sought to take advantage of the July Crisis to instigate war.

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Pro: German planning could not have predicted or caused Austria-Hungary's reckless response to the July Crisis.

What caused World War One?

Most historians deem this view to be too extreme and exaggerated.

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German planning could not have predicted or caused Austria-Hungary's reckless response to the July Crisis.

While many disagree with Fischer's claim that Germany planned the war in 1912, many agree (p. 165-6) that German leaders sought to take advantage of the July Crisis to instigate war.

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Most historians deem this view to be too extreme and exaggerated.

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German planning could not have predicted or caused Austria-Hungary's reckless response to the July Crisis.

Con claim 1

While many disagree with Fischer's claim that Germany planned the war in 1912, many agree (p. 165-6) that German leaders sought to take advantage of the July Crisis to instigate war.