Exchange of Letters between Emperor William II and Tsar Nicholas II

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Emperor William II was not correct when he told Tsar Nicholas II that he would “have to bear the responsibility for war or peace”. Both of the two men were in a position to stop the war. While at the beginning of the exchanges they both wanted a diplomatic solution to the conflict, the ultimatum by Emperor William II had a significant contribution to Russia’s mobilization of its military. As such, Emperor William II was partly responsible for the war. When the two men began exchanging letters, the tone was conciliatory as they both sought a diplomatic solution to the conflict. They both express...