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The Kaiser's Childhood and the Arm Stretching Machine
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35:00 - 40:12 (05:12)

The future Kaiser had disturbing childhood memories of his father sending back captured battle flags from the front line and the use of an arm stretching machine on him for years.

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This transcript mentions the arm stretching machine that was used on a man for years, along with a humorous comment on giving it a fun German nickname.
35:00 - 37:36 (02:36)
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Arm stretching machine
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This transcript mentions the arm stretching machine that was used on a man for years, along with a humorous comment on giving it a fun German nickname.

Chapter
The Kaiser's Childhood and the Arm Stretching Machine
Episode
Part One: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The future Kaiser's upbringing was influenced by his father's military achievements and his mother's desire to raise him without excessive pride and ambition to ensure Prussia's leadership in Germany.
37:36 - 40:12 (02:36)
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Summary

The future Kaiser's upbringing was influenced by his father's military achievements and his mother's desire to raise him without excessive pride and ambition to ensure Prussia's leadership in Germany.

Chapter
The Kaiser's Childhood and the Arm Stretching Machine
Episode
Part One: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
Podcast
Behind the Bastards