It kind of was no surprise when Bismark made it clear that he wanted to fight with France so he could get more power in Europe. Prussia was increasing very quickly and Bismark wanted for his country to gain even more power and for other nations to feel intimidated by it. What he did with France though was interesting. He purposefully reworded a telegram so that it looked like France's emperor was being insulted. After this, the French were curious to know what Prussia's problem was, so eventually they finally declared the war on Prussia. It was inevitable that in the Franco-Prussian War, Prussia would win. Not only because they had a good army, but they also figured out France's plan of attack. Who published it in the newspaper?!? That's what I want to know...
Anyways, it just seemed that Otto von Bismarck only fought wars with these specific places for somewhat selfish reasons, which were strength and to be the most powerful nation on the continent of Europe. Most wars were usually fought over issues that dealt with things like natural resources. Even after the war, Prussia still had certain restrictions on France and certain things they had to do. That was like France's punishment for losing; you lose the war, then you have to pay for it. Bummer, right? Well, that's what happened and I'm just saying that after learning about that, all I have to say is that that's crazy! Bismarck obviously knew what he was doing and feared that soon France would want revenge and possibly start something with Prussia again. Watch out France! Now Prussia was on its way to becoming the powerful nation in Europe and other countries were starting to freak out. =/
What is your opinion on Bismarck and the choices he made in order to make Prussia the best?? Do you think France should have declared a war on them again, so they could redeem themselves like in a rematch??

Bismarck's tactics though not respectable were ingenious why not make your self look like the victim to gain support it really is the best way he could have started the war as for a rematch no
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Well first of all I think with war, there is no right or wrong way to do it. War is not great anyway you look at it. Bismarck wanted to use war to get Germany on the map. I don't think he was trying to become the most powerful nation in Europe, just to earn a little respect for Germany. And come on, it's France, what could they do anyway...
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