Quote#World
The German fleet is the youngest fleet in the world, and another…
Quote byWilhelm II · 1859–1941
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: My Ideas and Ideals, (p. 23-24).
English (original)
The German fleet is the youngest fleet in the world, and another proof of the growing importance of the new German Empire. It is destined to protect the commerce and territory of this Empire, and it will, like the German Army, serve to keep the peace of the world.
— Wilhelm II
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