Fritz Fischer

Fritz Fischer was a German historian best known for his 1961 book suggesting that Germany's aggressive foreign policies before World War I aimed to expand its empire and led to the war. His work challenged previous views by arguing that Germany bore significant responsibility for the conflict. Fischer's research focused on Germany's military plans, political decisions, and diplomatic actions between 1900 and 1914, highlighting a deliberate push toward war. His ideas sparked extensive debate among historians about responsibility, nationalism, and the causes of World War I.