Germany Bears the Vast Bulk of the Blame for the Outbreak of WW1

Historians are debating over the origins of WWI and how much of it to blame on Germany. Historians such as Fischer lay all the blame on Germany. Fischer is criticized and is contrasted by the views of Remak, who criticizes Fischer from a European viewpoint, and the views of Ritter whom critics Fischer of misinterpreting and making incorrect conclusions about German responsibility for the war. The views of Schroeder also contrast with Fischer's thesis. Meanwhile, Taylor believed none of the major powers wanted to go to war and deterrents that failed to deter brought war along. …