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As the war entered its second year, global powers reflected on their positions and underlying motives, often through official statements. A rare insight from Britain reaffirmed their consistent policy stance, while France claimed that justice was near, praising their efforts. Curiously, France also accused Germany of provoking the conflict through false pretenses—mentioning rumors that German attacks on a distant town, Nürnberg, had triggered the war, a claim that remains historically contested.