German Empire

The German Empire is a 4 Star Nation located in Europe  on the 1914 Campaign and 1890 Campaign

The German Empire is a base game nation being one of the 3 first picks, They are the Icon of the game being presented in several Advertisements to the game as well as the game's logo Itself. It is also one of 2 Nations as well as United States to Gain 4 Stars after a battle.

## **Historical information**

The German Empire, officially known as the Deutsches Kaiserreich, was founded on January 18, 1871, in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. The unification process was spearheaded by Otto von Bismarck, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia.Bismarck skillfully orchestrated a series of wars against Denmark, File:Austria Countryball.png Austria, and France, leading to the defeat of the latter in 1871. The empire emerged as a federal monarchy with King Wilhelm I of Prussia as its first emperor. The unification marked the end of the fragmented German states and the establishment of a powerful, centralized state. Under Emperor Wilhelm I and his successor, Emperor Frederick III, the German Empire experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth. However, tensions between the monarchy and the growing social democratic movement intensified. Wilhelm II, who succeeded Frederick III in 1888, dismissed Bismarck and pursued a more aggressive foreign policy, contributing to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The war proved devastating for Germany, leading to economic hardships, social unrest, and eventual defeat in 1918. In the aftermath, Emperor Wilhelm II abdicated, and the German Empire was replaced by the File:Weimar Republic Countryball.png Weimar Republic, marking the dissolution of the imperial state. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 formally ended the empire and imposed severe penalties on Germany, setting the stage for further political and economic challenges in the years to come.

## **Appearances and Debuts**

### **1890 Campaign**

The German Empire starts off Neutral like all other nations, They have 25 Provinces with 3 Major Cities being Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. They Border  France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Russian Empire, Austria-Hungary and  Switzerland.

### **1914 Campaign**

The German Empire starts out aligned with the Other Central Powers of  Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the  Ottoman Empire while enemies with the Entente of  Great Britain, France, Russian Empire, Kingdom of Serbia, Belgium, Kingdom of Italy and  Montenegro. They have 26 Provinces with the Inclusion of  Luxembourg, They have 3 Major Cities being Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. They also have 2 Soldiers in Berlin both **Attackers**.

### **Retro**

The German Empire has 2 Provinces and borders  France, Netherlands, Denmark, Russian Empire, Austria-Hungary and  Switzerland

### **Franco-Prussian War**

In the Franco-Prussian War Germany is one of 5 Playable Countries along with  France, Bavaria, Baden and  Wurttemberg. Germany has 350 HP and a Base Strength of 28 with an Additional 14 making a total of 42 Points and 13 Defense.

## **Trivia**

* France,  Russian Empire, and Great Britain are the 3 countries that are at war with German Empire in most campaigns it makes debuts in.