Additionally , Wilson hoped to woo the Russians back into the war , although he failed in this goal .
Wilson 's liberal pronouncements were also targeted at pacifistic and war - weary elements within the Allied countries , including the United States .
Wilson hoped to woo the Russians back into the war , although Wilson failed in this goal .
Wilson 's liberal pronouncements were also targeted at pacifistic and war - weary elements within the Allied countries , including the United States .