Some people say that Redl was the worst traitor in history because he caused the death so many of his own people. But this is more complicated. The empire was divided by different ethnic groups that did not feel loyal to the king or the nation. In other countries, soldiers are taught to love their countries, but in this monarchy without cohesion, the lack of patriotism was considered the best military quality.
29 January 2024
Alfred Redl – The Traitor of the Monarchy
Some people say that Redl was the worst traitor in history because he caused the death so many of his own people. But this is more complicated. The empire was divided by different ethnic groups that did not feel loyal to the king or the nation. In other countries, soldiers are taught to love their countries, but in this monarchy without cohesion, the lack of patriotism was considered the best military quality.
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