Kaiser Wilhelm II
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Kaiser Wilhelm II has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History. Kaiser Wilhelm II is mentioned in the Kings and Generals episode "How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete" as a key figure in the naval expansion of Germany, working alongside Admiral Tirpitz to create a navy aimed at pressuring Britain. This collaboration initiated the Anglo-German naval arms race, highlighting his strategic influence during that period.
Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 400-year rule over Prussia.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia |
| Affiliation | German Empire |
How do different shows talk about Kaiser Wilhelm II?
2 shows discussed Kaiser Wilhelm II in these episodes.
- Kings and Generals — 1 episode
Kaiser Wilhelm II and Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz pursued a German navy.
How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete - The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Who talks about Kaiser Wilhelm II on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Kaiser Wilhelm II; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Kings and Generals.
- How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete on Kings and Generals (Jan 2026)
- 1940: The Battle of France (Documentary) on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Kaiser Wilhelm II mentioned alongside?
Kaiser Wilhelm II is most often mentioned alongside Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, Army Group A and General Maxim Weygand.
Worked with: Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz
Mentioned together: Army Group A, General Maxim Weygand, Vidkun Quisling, Copenhagen, Czechoslovakia, Cher (biography/memoir), Germany, Flanders, Lord Halifax, British king