Copy of Telegram
Title
Copy of Telegram
Creator
Davis, John William
Identifier
WWP25323
Date
1918 October 25
Description
Quotes from Ludendorf about how armistice will strengthen imperialist German view.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Ludendorff, Erich, 1865-1937
World War, 1914-1918--Armistices
Contributor
Danna Faulds
Relation
WWP25320
WWP25321
WWP25322
WWP25324
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
COPY OF TELEGRAM
The Hague,
Dated Oct. 25, 1918.
Received Oct. 26, 2 a. m.
C O D E
Milstaff,
Washington, D. C.
No. 288, October 25.
This is additional report of statement made by secretary of Ludendorf. See my cable Nos. 286 and 287. “Condition of Germany is now critical. Only miraculous German discipline enabled our generals to prevent rout and at same time resist attacks from Allied troops.
“Under present conditions we can only keep on about three months longer when we will have to make the most shameful surrender in all history. It was not Prince Baden but Hindenburg who urged armistice, because latter knew the precarious condition of his troops better than anyone and saw catastrophe impending. Prince Baden strongly opposed armistice and Hindenburg and Ludendorf threatened to leave royal council but the majority went over to their side. Erzberger originally supported by Hindenburg but Scheide backed by Baden.”
Pershing informed.
D A V I S.
hjn
The Hague,
Dated Oct. 25, 1918.
Received Oct. 26, 2 a. m.
C O D E
Milstaff,
Washington, D. C.
No. 288, October 25.
This is additional report of statement made by secretary of Ludendorf. See my cable Nos. 286 and 287. “Condition of Germany is now critical. Only miraculous German discipline enabled our generals to prevent rout and at same time resist attacks from Allied troops.
“Under present conditions we can only keep on about three months longer when we will have to make the most shameful surrender in all history. It was not Prince Baden but Hindenburg who urged armistice, because latter knew the precarious condition of his troops better than anyone and saw catastrophe impending. Prince Baden strongly opposed armistice and Hindenburg and Ludendorf threatened to leave royal council but the majority went over to their side. Erzberger originally supported by Hindenburg but Scheide backed by Baden.”
Pershing informed.
D A V I S.
hjn
Original Format
Letter
Files
Collection
Citation
Davis, John William, “Copy of Telegram,” 1918 October 25, WWP25323, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.