The Influence Of Kaiser Wilhelm's Role In World War I

Information during the first World War was crucial in gaining an advantage, this information was often gained by spies infiltrating the enemy. This use of spying to discover secret information from the enemy was called espionage. The discovery of this secret information was the aim for many countries. Including Germany, America, Britain, Russia and also Norway, who although were neutral during the war did gain information for the allied powers. During the first World War agencies grew rapidly in size including the British agency M15, which grew from 19 members to over 800. These spies included women, who became a popular espionage technique during the war. Using their sexual attraction to gain important information from the enemy. Spying proved

Wilhelm was a very influential figure during the first World War. Although his involvement and influence in often thought to be controlled by his generals that were appointed. His involvement in the war is still considered to be controversial, with many mixed opinions from historians. Wilhelm is often considered one of the pivotal aspects in the outbreak of the first World War. Wilhelm was responsible for the formation of the alliance with Austria Hungary. Many blamed Wilhelm for the negatives of the war, although the Kaiser was not known to actively seek war and even held the generals from mobilizing the German army in 1914. Contrary to this many state that he was heavily influenced by his generals. During the first World War Kaiser Wilhelm was responsible for the military being the Commander in Chief. Although Wilhelm often left the decisions of the attacks and strategies in the war to the generals. His position of power and authority of the generals was again questioned when the German army surrendered the war in 1918. Even if Wilhelm’s position of power is often questioned he is one of the most recognisable and influential figures in the first World