Events tagged with "Kaiser Wilhelm II"

Historical Events tagged with "Kaiser Wilhelm II"

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Politics & Government

Kaiser Wilhelm II's Disparaging Speech About Germans

July 27th, 1900 124 years ago

Kaiser Wilhelm II delivered a speech in which he provocatively compared Germans to the Huns, a group known historically for their invasions and brutality. This speech ignited a significant backlash across Europe, adding to the existing anti-German sentiments during the time. The term 'Hun' became a derogatory term for Germans, particularly during World War I, shaping perceptions of the German people and their military actions. This rhetoric played a prominent role in public discourse and propaganda.