Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-11
The German Game.

What is the meaning OF Germany's desperate
drives in this fourth winter of the war when pru-
dencs would seem to dictate that she economic
her waning resources of munitions and men wher-
ever ana whenever possible. instead of finging
them into costly adventures? In the earlier stages
of the conflict and even as late the onslaught
upon verdun, great sacrifices were justified in the
mind Of the German General staf the theory
that they might cleave the way to victory of such
proportions as bring a profitable and, perhaps
triumphant peace. But the Kaiser no longer
dreams OF reaching Paris OF wringing huge in
IDENTITIES from PROSTATE foe The most that he
and his Junkers reasonably hope for is to emerge
from the war unvanquished, unpublished and free
to prepare another raid upon civilization. In all
essentials the Teutons outweighed by the alli-
ance now actively opposing them, especially when
Americas potential part is considered. And this
would remain true even though Italy should col
lapse from exhaustion. as Russia has from revolu-
ton Why is it, then. that instead of conserving
their resources through prudent defensive, they
are striking out with everish intensity regardless
of winter and seemingly regardless of the tremen-
dous needs OF the coming spring?
The drive against Italy is explained in part by
the necessity OF relieving Austria from Cadorna's
deadly pressure and the furious counter offensive
against the British before Cambria is explained
strategic point. But the Germans have not paused
at the requirements of strong defensive The
fierce and at times almost reckless aror with which
they have hurled solid masses of men into the de-
vouring fire and their persistence in this costly
course indicates purpose far beyond checking an
advance upon Austria or temporarily saving Cam
brai. That purpose, which grows increasingly clear
to military observers both here and in Europe, is
suggested in a recent comment by the London
Morning Post. I'VE in this country" says that
paper in applauding President Wilson's address to
Congress, "can only say that when America goes
. to war, she goes to war and that "alike in men
and resources skill and determination America is
superior to Germany, though she were fighting
America alone"
Therefore, far as human provision
extend, we are justified in assuming the even
tuaI complete defeat of the enemy. But that
is to look ahead. 1t is the present business
of the allies to do their utmost in the inter
val which must eIapse before the American
forces are finally effective. II is quite GER
tain that Germany will utilize every moment.
IL obviously is her policy to force decision
in the next few months and the Germans be-
S fine soldiers. their leaders being desper-
ate men, and nothing being certain in war,
they have at least sporting chance of sue
cess"
To obtain peace in Europe before the United
States swings fully into the struggle-that is the
melting hope back of Germanys costly winter often
sives She knows that she cannot win the war by
an Italian campaign however brilliantly successful
it may be. She knows that regardless of what
happens in Russia she cannot crush the Allied
armies in the West. matter what hurries of
good fortune she may have here and there. She
knows, moreover that IL the war is fought to a
inish with American resources fully effective she
will be beaten and overwhelmed. Hence the des-
perateness with which she is striking out to find
some vulnerable spot on the enemy's front, not in
hopes of winning military decision, but in hopes
#of so depressing the peoples back Of the Allied
armies that they will yield to paeihst sentiment