stab-in-the-back myth (English, name)
expansion: stab-in-the-back myth
Senses:
glosses: The Dolchstoßlegende: a widespread historical conspiracy theory in right-wing circles in Germany after 1918, claiming that Germany did not lose World War I militarily and capitulated needlessly after having been betrayed by civilian leaders (especially Communists).
tags: historical
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