But...that's how the US became a superpower! If you're in to historic battles/wars (and I think you probably are haha) and the politics that shaped them, you should check out Blueprint for Armageddon by Dan Carlin. It's a bit of a time investment but it's bonkers. You'll get an insanely good feel for every aspect of WWI.
Oh don't worry, I know that WW1 was epic, awesome, and revolutionary by every metric.
I just don't agree that the Zimmerman telegram justified spilling American blood on European soil.
I just don't agree that the Zimmerman telegram justified spilling American blood on European soil.