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Kaiser Wilhelm II and his obsession with warships
41:13 - 46:50 (05:36)
Kaiser Wilhelm II indulged in his long obsession with warships, which led to Germany announcing a major expansion of its naval fleet in 1897. The Kaiser was easily manipulated by Admiral Terpitz, who understood that he did not live in the real world.
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The Kaiser of Germany, obsessed with warships from an early age, was able to indulge in his obsession of building naval boats when he became the leader of Germany.
41:13 - 44:22 (03:08)
Germany, Naval expansion, Wilhelm II, Terpitz
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The Kaiser of Germany, obsessed with warships from an early age, was able to indulge in his obsession of building naval boats when he became the leader of Germany. Admiral Terpitz realized he could manipulate the Kaiser and urged him to build a massive fleet, leading to Germany's naval expansion and eventually, World War I.
ChapterKaiser Wilhelm II and his obsession with warships
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Kaiser Wilhelm's foreign policy was characterized by poor decisions, like backing Austria-Hungary, which contrasted with his attempt to win over the Muslim world.
44:22 - 46:50 (02:27)
Kaiser Wilhelm
Summary
Kaiser Wilhelm's foreign policy was characterized by poor decisions, like backing Austria-Hungary, which contrasted with his attempt to win over the Muslim world.