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However, this stance sparked outrage within Berlin and among the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II. Ludendorff’s unauthorized telegram and his outspoken resistance to peace negotiations led to his resignation on October 26th, a resignation announced amid cheers in Berlin theaters. Ludendorff’s departure was a clear sign that even the military’s top echelons recognized the tide was turning. To replace him, Wilhelm Groener assumed the role of Quartermaster General, signaling a potential shift toward more pragmatic leadership.