How did Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff react to Germany's loss in the war in the fall of 1918?

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Hindenburg and Ludendorff sought to avoid personal blame for Germany's defeat in World War I by insisting that the civilian government, particularly the moderate politicians who had not been in power during the majority of the war, should take responsibility for the defeat and the subsequent peace negotiations. This strategy aimed to distance the military leadership from the loss and the conditions of the armistice.

How Did Paul Von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff React to Germany's