stab-in-the-back myth
The 'stab-in-the-back myth' emerged post-World War I in Germany, blaming internal betrayal for the nation's defeat rather than external military failure.
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Definition
C1History
(political, denialist)A false belief that internal betrayal, rather than military defeat, led to a nation's downfall, particularly used in post-World War I Germany.
Example
- The 'stab-in-the-back myth' was used by some German leaders to shift the blame for their defeat in World War I onto internal enemies.
C1Politics
(propaganda, conspiracy)A narrative attributing failure or defeat to treachery within a group rather than external factors.
Example
- The politician invoked a 'stab-in-the-back myth' to explain the party's electoral loss.
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