One of the joys of the Internet is the opportunity it extends to a writer to take his or her article to its full potential: it allows a person to work through themes and ideas outside of the normal limitations of a magazine article. That said, in this instance I have tried my hardest to chisel, hone and perfect my work on Munich and its gruelling experiences before, during and just after World War One.
In exploring the history of Bavaria's capital city at the collapse of the Kaiser's Reich I have made a number of important diversions here and there, essentially dealing with what was happening at a national level in Germany, but also in Berlin, the seat of the nation's government until it moved to Weimar.
Too often in writing articles the broader picture gets brushed under the carpet in an effort to claw back the word count. Fine if the article is written for those with a good knowledge base - not so good for those new to the topic. I would, therefore, ask the old hats to remain patient if I take them across familiar territory.
