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Assuming the US doesn't enter for whatever reason (let's say that the Zimmerman Telegram is never sent and the Uboot offensive is called off before it brings America in), how would the negotiations have worked?
Both British and French governments were committed to victory dictated on their terms, the later especially after Clemenceau took power in November 1917. Germany was equally committed to peace on their terms. I don't see negotiations being entered into until 1918 at the earliest, but without one side or the other being at a position of weakness and willing to accept what amounts to a loss, negotiations are not going anywhere. Is there any solution to this deadlock that doesn't lead to a collapse into revolution of either France or Germany and leaves all powers somewhat satisfied?
Both British and French governments were committed to victory dictated on their terms, the later especially after Clemenceau took power in November 1917. Germany was equally committed to peace on their terms. I don't see negotiations being entered into until 1918 at the earliest, but without one side or the other being at a position of weakness and willing to accept what amounts to a loss, negotiations are not going anywhere. Is there any solution to this deadlock that doesn't lead to a collapse into revolution of either France or Germany and leaves all powers somewhat satisfied?