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Map showing the German Empire as it existed from 1871 to 1918, with its borders outlined and regions color-coded. The map highlights the Kingdom of Prussia in green and the full extent of the German Empire in yellow, including regions such as Bavaria, Saxony, Westphalia, and East Prussia. Neighboring countries like France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria-Hungary, and the Russian Empire are also labeled. Major cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg are marked. flag of the German Empire Map showing Schleswig-Holstein and surrounding regions after the Seven Weeks' War in 1866. Schleswig and Holstein are highlighted, with boundaries from 1866 marked, and neighboring areas labeled as Prussia, Denmark, and other German states. Current international boundaries and major cities such as Kiel, Lubeck, and Hamburg are indicated. Otto von Bismarck in military uniform and cap, with a mustache, facing slightly to the side in a black-and-white portrait taken around 1880. Chlodwig Karl Viktor, prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingfürst Portrait of Napoleon III seated, wearing a decorated military uniform with medals, sash, and epaulettes, holding a sword, with a crown resting on a cushion beside him. Map of Western and Central Europe highlighting the location of Luxembourg, which is labeled and marked with a star. Surrounding countries including Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands are also labeled for geographic context. Colorful historical illustration showing French cuirassiers on horseback charging Prussian infantry, with smoke, fallen soldiers, and chaos during the Battle of Reichshoffen, 1870. Battles of Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte Napoleon III after the Battle of Sedan

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Deutscher Bundestag - The Empire (1871-1918). Sep 26, 2026
Add new Web site: Heritage History - Modern Europe—German Empire. Oct 10, 2025
Add new Web site: The History Files - German Democratic Republic / East Germany. Sep 17, 2024
Add new Web site: Internet Archive - "Bismark and The German Empire". Nov 15, 2023
Add new Web site: Academia - German empire. Aug 07, 2023
Add new Web site: Deutscher Bundestag - The Empire (1871-1918). May 17, 2023
Flag added. Oct 29, 2020
Add new Web site: CRW Flags - Flag of German Empire 1871-1918. Apr 17, 2018
Add new Web site: All Empires - The German Empire. Apr 17, 2018
New article added. Mar 23, 2018
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