How did Mexico React to the Zimmerman Telegram? (Short Animated Documentary) 

México did to Germany one of the biggest "seen" on history

"Fighting a war with US would be easy, winning it would be impossible", love this. It proves the generals were totally aware of their army's chances, and so were absolutely unwilling to try.

Can you imagine being the employee in London who was just doing their typical telegram work and out of nowhere you see the country you’re at war with trying to send a message to Mexico

Well, as the Mexican I am, I can tell that was one of the scarce common sense decisions taken by the government in Mexican History.

Germany:" Hey, You wanna invade the US?" Mexico:" No manches wey "

Zimmerman Telegram: "Hey Mexico, you remember that war with America that you lost? Want to do that again?"

Throwing Mexico under the bus but they weren't even a passenger.

Funny to think that German could sneak a message by Britain when the British having a monopoly on the telegraph line

One more thing that the video failed to address was that Mexico’s main arms and munitions provider was... the US. Mexico was not about to make a large arms purchase and make the US suspicious... Mexico could have also bought weapons from Argentina, but again such a large purchase that a war would require would immediately be known to the US and triggered a red alert.

I think this is one of the most ridiculous moments in history. Even I laugh (im mexican) because it was simply impossible to attack the US while in civil war (Mexico was divided into three groups by then, North, Central, and South with Villa, Carranza and Zapata as their leaders respectively)

You should do a 10-minute on the Mexican Revolution

It would've been called "World War Juan."

Because the Mexicans were smarter than the Ottomans; they declined to join a war that they could only lose.

President of Mexico: What if we wage war on USA? Generals: Depends on the context. Fighting, good. Winning, no.

Why didn't Germany just DM Mexico? Would of been much easier.

Germany to Mexico: Some of you may die, but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make Mexico: "seen"

Mexico: "I can't read German"

Mexico: Oh dang, they must have been desperate :/

🇩🇪: *sends the letter to mexico* 🇬🇧: ....wait. That’s illegal.

I’m surprised Carranza even entertained the idea long enough to ask the generals. The problems are pretty obvious.

You earned a like for the Star Wars reference

What on Earth possessed Arthur Zimmerman to actually *admit* to sending the telegram??

Mexico: We're kind of in the middle of a civil war here.

Did not watch the video, but my knowledge of Mexican history tells me it should go something like this: "Bruh we are in the middle of a massive Revolution."

We knew it was BS, although we liked Germany a lot during that period. Hello from México

Literally no one in Mexico: Germany: Hey wanna take some land? America: Don’t try it

Germany: “Mexico, beat up America” Mexico with a black eye: “Uhh yeah, no”

Last time I was this early, California and Texas were still part of Mexico.

The star wars reference with the "don't try it" sign, almost took me out LMAOOOOOOOO... I was already laughing at "uno" "dos" etc... Hahahahahahahahaaa

One of these questions that needs to be answered!

"He wasn't suicidal" the reason why invading one of a dozen nation's on Earth is a horrible idea.

American History in three words... "Damn it Europe!!"

German Imperial Government: "Let's sneak a telegram across the ocean to war torn Mexico for them to accept our help in attacking the United States (even though we can't send much more than advisers) and hope the British who have a monopoly on the telegram communications don't intercept it first even though it would most assuredly go through London before crossing the Atlantic" Me: "Not a great plan"

I'm hugely disappointed that you didn't draw Carranza's glasses, he was blind without them in real life. YOU HAVE BETRAYED ME AND ALL OF MEXICO!!! p.s: that Mexican revolution video sounds like a great idea

Thanks for this video. I've always wondered what Mexico actually thought about the message as history tend to just say that the message happened and that it got the US to join the war, leaving out Mexico entirely

1:42 German's advice to the Mexicans were to "be better" had me dying !!!

"It's over Mexico, I have the high ground!"

Like we say in México: Es un sueño guajiro. It means, an imposible dream that we like to thing about.

0:46 This image still sums up US-Mexico relations to this day

I would love to see a video on the Paraguayan war Wars in the american continent, especially south america are rarely discussed

Excellent video! I really like how you cover more obscure aspects of history.

Man, I love this channel! I love that you always choose topics that aren't talked about as much

USA : chillin *Germany says some mean words* USA: you just lost your land privileges

Interesting to know Mexico at least looked into it. And that they knew Germany was probably only seeing Mexico as a delay to sending troops to Germany.

You forgot to draw Carranza’s glasses! Plus his beard was a lot longer he had the most epic of facial hair of all modern Mexican Presidents!

Germany: Invade the US? UK: yo Germany: shit wrong chat

You raise the very interesting questions I would like answers to. Props to you

School: 10% RU-vid: 90% Like if your Mexican I know I am :)

Fun fact no should be your catchphrase

It would have been a nice touch to add that this event allowed Carranza to consolidate himself by using his neutrality in WW1 as a bargaining chip with the US.

Didn't we already have troops in Mexico chasing Pancho Villia? He did attack a city in new Mexico.

If Mexico decided to actually try something.... USA: What's that? Mexico wants a war? That's fine. Our flag has some space for some more stars...

This has to be one of the best channels on RU-vid. Thank you.

México be like, join your war? I'm already having a war with my self!!

2:19 is that a Star Wars Reference?

1:29 always makes me laugh 🤣

Germans: can you invade the US por favor? Mexico: nah ese your on your own homes

I’m glad these leaders had common sense and actually saw a war would be meaningless and bring more bloodshed to a country that was already going through hard times

Fun fact: Mexico was in the middle of a Revolution and many German officers played important roles in every faction of the war. Including the; Obregonistas, Villistas, Maderistas, and Carranzistas factions. People tend to forget how renowned the German military was at the time. It is was also reported through the newspaper of the time that German officers participated in Villas attack in Columbus New Mexico

The only thing I would add is that the Mexicans were only asked to declare war if the US declared on Germany, so it was literally a case of "keep them busy so we can win over here".

I've always wondered what would have happened if the US just said "naw, this is your mess, you fix it." I can't really imagine the results being much different.

"Go on..." as he slowly leans in had me giggling.

1:16 what happened to Chiapas? Im actually interested in knowing

🇲🇽 we still love you Germany 🇩🇪

0:23 I love how he just waves at the camera

Mate, it's so fucking awesome the way you explane complex historic shit so simply

Mexico proved they were smarter than Anakin by not trying it.

Talk about the USS Pueblo Incident, the time we captured a US spy ship in 1968

When your friend dares you and you value your life more than your friendship.

Can we take a moment and admire the astuteness of the Mexican military?

Britain did not "promptly tell everyone". They actually waited a month and a half to show it to the US to ensure it came out at a time when it would have the most effect

2:18 I have the Highground you underestimate my power don’t try it

So Germany sent a telegram to Mexico saying: wudn't it b crrrazy kewl if u guys attacked America?

Mexico was simply in no condition to start a war with the United States. They were kind of in the middle of a civil war that had already been going on for like 7 years, and would continue to go on until 1924. By the time of the Zimmerman Telegram, a lot of Mexicans were already dead, and their military was stretched way too thin as it was. And even if there hadn't been a civil war going on, Mexico successfully invading the United States to regain Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico would've been a long shot.

The message didn't arrive safely in Mexico, because at midpoint it caught a mild case of being intercepted.

This is one of his best episodes ever.

If you want to know more about the Mexican revolution, I highly recommend the Revolutions podcast. They did a series that covers it very well

2:25 That's the 1850 border, not the 1916 border.

"Mexico is Belgium?" "Always has been!" *Bang*

2:17 "It's over Anakin, I have the highground!" "You underestimate my power! "Don't try it."

2:18, this is the funniest animation to show strength 😂

Mexico was also one the few nations during WW1 that actually had a tank.

UK: Yes! Germany: No!!! United States: Ahh god damn it Europe! Mexico: ..... Que???

I loved your "I have the high ground" reference :)

This video can be perfectly summarized by that Star Wars meme

the star wars scene was glorious

US may have tensions with Nations in the North and South American Continents, but damn does the US get mad when anyone messes with any of said North/South America Nations...

Credit where it's due, their president actually took the time to stop, think about it and ask advisory. Hence he managed to avoid making a VERY poor mistake.

This is something I have been wanting to know the answer to for years

Germany: “you should invade the US.” Mexico: “new phone who dis”

1:35 *uno*

"Fighting a war with USA would be easy, winning will be impossible" Vietnam & Afghanistan : *....And we took that personally*

I'd guess most of them thought, "Are they out of their F'ing minds? We've been down that road before. It didn't go so well for us then, and they're a hell of a lot more powerful now."

Well-put: It was a dumb move. Even if Mexico wasn't in the midst of a civil war, what was it going to do? Cross the border, take a few towns and wave their flags? The US would've killed every Mexican who crossed the line, took more towns, and basically repeated the Spanish-American War. And while America WOULD have been distracted and some soldiers killed, a LOT of Mexicans would've died, no territory would've been gained, he would've been ousted from power, and whoever was left would have a miserable time with the US. It wasn't just a dumb move but an irresponsible one. And what's the US going to do? Let some towns be invaded? I think not. Fighting a war of aggression is one thing, but defending American soil? Instant 100% war support against both Mexico AND Germany. Not going to war would have been political suicide for Wilson.

at one point I wondered, what if the Zimmerman Telegram was never intercepted? I did some research and came to the conclusion that the war would last maybe a few more months but not much would change really, by the time America troops arrived the war was almost over already and America isolationism continues to be a thing until the attack of pearl harbor but all in all it was just about one of the most uninteresting alternate history research sprees I have ever done.

Because Mexico isn't dumb?

I loved the Star Wars reference.

2:18 I love you for pop culture references like these!!!

Yessss finally something about México

how tf do people comment so quickly