Question about max von baden and what he did in world war one?

Question

what does all this mean:

The government's efforts to secure an armistice were interrupted by the outbreak of revolution in Germany in the first days of November. Maximilian, realizing that the Kaiser would not be able to retain his throne, urged him to abdicate in time to save the monarchy itself, but the Kaiser refused to agree, even though Paul von Hindenburg and Wilhelm Groener of the General Staff urged the same course of action. Then Maximilian announced the abdication without the Kaiser's consent, and resigned in favour of Ebert on 9 November 1918. This was immediately followed by the proclamation of the German Republic.

i dont understand it what it means. could you please help?? much appreciated.

Answer 1

Max's early role during World War One was chiefly confined to welfare work for prisoners of war (of all nationalities).  Over time however he became a focal point for moderate political opinion opposed to the extreme right-wing policies as demonstrated by the Third Supreme Command. Quickly unveiling limited necessary constitutional reforms he soon came to realise that changes beyond the cosmetic were required in order to save Germany from revolution.  

Thus he determined to bring about the resignation of the effective leader of the Third Supreme Command, Erich Ludendorff in late October. Caught between the socialists on the left who demanded the Kaiser's abdication and those on the right who refused to countenance the idea, Max prevaricated, unsure whether to pursue the possibility of a constitutional monarchy. In the event the decision was made for him by Social Democrat Philipp Scheidemann, who declared the creation of a German republic on the Reichstag balcony on 9 November.

He confirmed Scheidemann's move before on the same day announcing his own retirement in the wake of the Kiel naval mutiny. He consequently handed power over to Social Democratic Party leader Friedrich Ebert. Max's decision to approve the removal of the Kaiser, and his willingness to transfer power to the moderates earned him the undying wrath of the right and military figures throughout the 1920s.