It is understood that a defensive fleet does not merely ser… - Wilhelm II

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It is understood that a defensive fleet does not merely serve to protect the interests of the traders of our great commercial cities, but that it is also needed, and bitterly needed, for the protection of the industry of our entire people and their success in the world.

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Wilhelm II of Germany (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941), born Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Preußen, was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and the last King (König) of Prussia, ruling from 1888 to 1918. He abdicated during the November Revolution, and fled to exile in the Netherlands.

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Alternative Names: Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia • Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Preußen • Friedrich Wilhelm Emperor William II • Wilhelm II, German Emperor • German Emperor Wilhelm II • Wilhelm II. • William II • Wilhelm II of Germany • Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern • Kaiser Wilhelm II • Emperor Willlam

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