Articles related to "Kaiser Wilhelm"

Wilhelm II was the third and final Kaiser of Germany, losing his throne as a consequence of defeat in World War One

Overview of the struggle for unification in 19th-Century Germany, under Otto Von Bismark and the Kaiser.

Until the late 19th Century, Germany was a mass of small independent states - until, that is, they were united under the leadership of ambitious, warlike Prussia.

In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain.

The popularity of biopics and the fascination with royalty has led to the production of many movies and miniseries about the regal figures of England.

Germany was the only European nation that the Romans never conquered. Since it never became part of the Empire, two vastly different cultures came to dominate Europe.

At the close of World War One, the victorious allies ordered that the powerful and undefeated High Seas Fleet present itself for interment until a final peace.

German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.

More than forty of the 74 ships of the Imperial German Navy's High Sea Fleet only left their final anchorage as scrap if at all.

Interned at the close of World War One in Scotland the German fleet chose to scuttle itself at anchor rather than surrender

Under the leadership of Hermann, the German tribesmen wiped out three Roman Legions, ending Rome's bid to conquer Germany and altering European history permanently.

Yeats' interest in Eastern Philosophy influenced many of his poems. His widely anthologized poem, "Lapis Lazuli," is about finding tranquility in chaos.

The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.

German General Staff officer Lt Koeppen took leave from Berlin to win the Great Race for his Kaiser, and himself.

Driven by a General Staff Lieutenant on leave from the German Army, the huge Protos racing car was a disputed winner of the Great Race of 1908

When the Swedes look for a getaway in Sweden, they head to Skane. The region serves up culinary delights, outdoor adventures, seaside towns and progressive cites.

Notes on the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" written and composed by Martin Luther, Protestant Reformation founder.

Corfu is a beautiful small island located just off the West coast of Greece. This green island has a lot to offer for those looking for a holiday filled with variety.

Art Nouveau architecture, spectacular surroundings and ready access to the fjords have made Ålesund, Norway a cultural oasis in the midst of an outdoor paradise.

The Imperial German Army in WWI sought to break the static nature of combat on the Western Front in 1916 through the use of elite troops known as Stormtroopers.

The coastal town of Lüderitz, Namibia, Africa, is known for the German-colonial atmosphere enhanced by the abundance of colorful historic buildings.

Obstensively neutral, the small grand duchy of Luxembourg was actually drawn into the Great War due to location.

Sandringham House is one of the newer royal residences, but it has seen its share of important events.

Although the Belgian army was only a tenth the size of the German army, it still delayed the Germans for nearly a month.

Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day

Public Bus 200 is a cheap way to tour by and see many of the top sights in the former West and East Berlin such as Kulturforum, Potzdamer Platz, and Unter den Linden.

The seaside city of Qingdao is a fascinating mix of German and Chinese influences due to its history as a German concession.

The appeal of Hitler and the Nazi Party may have had more to do with addressing the national malaise and humiliation than unemployment and Depression.

In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.

The Kaiser's palace was replaced by the East German Palast der Republik. Now with German reunification, it too will be replaced with a replica of the original.

Hindenburg was Weimar Germany's second president, after Freidrich Ebert, and he lead the nation through tough financial times. He appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor.

The tiny landlocked country of Andorra, (69,000 population-2006 census), has a unique modern military history. This includes fighting Imperial Germany for three decades.

Although infamous for his role during World War II, Hermann Göring (often 'Hermann Goering' in English) overcame an uneasy home life to emerge a heroic World War I pilot.

From the Great Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg to Emperor William II of Germany, the Hohenzollerns ruled Prussia and expanded its territory.

The three original super guns with which the Imperial German army bombarded Paris from the woods of Crepy from March 1918 to the end of World War I.

The best Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany are at Gendarmenmarkt, Opernpalais, Rotes Rathaus, and the Gedächtniskirche. A Chanukah market is held at the Jewish Museum.

The cruisers Emden of the German Navy and Zhemchug of the Russian Navy were matched on paper but not in actuality.

Compared the massive operations conducted in World War I Europe, the Battle of Tsingtao was a relatively minor affair. But to the Japanese, it was the main event.

He was one of the greatest scientists in world history, and was universally recognized for his playful sense of humor, commitment to world peace, and his genius.