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Kaiser Wilhelm II - Turkish WW1 Propaganda Postcard
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Kaiser Wilhelm II - Turkish WW1 Propaganda Postcard
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) - a very interesting Turkish WW1 Propaganda Postcard of their Central Powers ally, set in an oval with a laurel wreath-style border above three lines of Ottoman script. Date: circa 1895
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Media ID 14381970
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ally Interesting Kaiser Laurel Lines Oval Powers Propaganda Wilhelm Ottoman
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This intriguing World War I propaganda postcard features an image of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, set within an oval border adorned with a laurel wreath-style design. The postcard, which dates back to circa 1895, is an interesting relic of the Central Powers alliance between Germany and the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The three lines of Ottoman script above the Kaiser's portrait suggest a Turkish inscription, possibly conveying a message of support or alliance. Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was the German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His reign was marked by imperial expansionism and militarism, which contributed to the tensions that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I. The Ottoman Empire, which had long been a declining power, saw an opportunity to regain some of its former glory by aligning itself with the Central Powers. The use of this image on a propaganda postcard during the war reflects the importance of the alliance between Germany and the Ottoman Empire, as well as the efforts to rally support for the Central Powers cause. Despite the postcard's origins in the late 19th century, its inclusion of the Kaiser's portrait and Ottoman script highlights the enduring significance of the alliance during the First World War. This intriguing artifact offers a glimpse into the complex political dynamics of the time and the ways in which propaganda was used to shape public opinion.
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