Diplomatic Intervention Quotes
Germany had demanded that Belgium allow German troops to cross Belgium to the French frontier. However, King Albert was concerned that this would be a de facto German occupation of Belgium and asked for help. The British tried diplomacy but things were out of anyone’s control and the First World War ensued.
The ambassador had been instructed to threaten a breakage of diplomatic relations. Eban observed how illogical and counter-productive that would be.