| In history we studied that Germany had good relationships with the rest of the world but its balance was toppled once Wilhelm the 2nd came into power as he was narrow-minded, stupid and crazy. He alienated the English by entering an arms race with major constructions of battleships, it had been previously agreed between Otto Von Bismarck and the English that Germany would rule on the continent but not on the sea. Once Bismarck was out of power, Germany made mistakes putting her into a situation where she was the "aggressor". Under Wilhelm Germany started a policy of imperialism which disturbed many of the European leaders, ultimately led to WW1 as Wilhelm kept pushing for war. This is proven to be true, politics in Germany became dominated by military plans, the whole WW1 decisions were based on the fact that with the Schlieffen plan they could theoretically win the war easily, without taking into account that england might intervene.
I conclude that Wilhelm the 2nd was thus one of the worse German leaders ever!!! since it lead to WW1 and thus complications leading to WW2.
Just wanted to make my stance on early 20th century German relations with the Allies. |