Wilhelm ii - Photos Huis Doorn

Being raised in the highly militarized Prussian culture, the Kaiser is rarely seen out of uniform, and once even visited an aquarium in full naval regalia.

Countries like Great Britain and Russia felt compelled to increase the size and training of their armies and navies so that Germany, or any other militaristic country, could not easily overpower them.

The Sultan subsequently rejected a set of French-proposed governmental reforms and invited major world powers to a conference that advised him on necessary reforms.

Heir apparent to his father as King of Prussia and German Emperor.