Diplomatic Intervention Quotes
The ambassador had been instructed to threaten a breakage of diplomatic relations. Eban observed how illogical and counter-productive that would be.
Germany had demanded that Belgium allow German troops to cross Belgium to the French frontier. However, King Albert was concerned that this would be a de facto German occupation of Belgium and asked for help. The British tried diplomacy but things were out of anyone’s control and the First World War ensued.