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Prussia was the biggest of the German states from 1871-1934 (when the states were abolished by the Nazis).

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Has germany ever won a war?

Germany has only existed as Germany since 1871, a year after the Franco-Prussian War, which Prussia ("Germany") won. Prussia, the head state of what became Germany has won several wars, including: Great Northern War, 1st and 2nd Silesian wars, Seven Years War, War of the Sixth Coalition, Second War of Schleswig, Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War, World War 1 (on the Russian Front).


Why were france and germany enemies?

They had conflicting interests, different allies, different forms of government and some harsh feelings after the Franco-Prussia War.


What countries lost territory become smaller after World War 1?

After World War I, several countries lost territory and became smaller as a result of the treaties that concluded the war. Notably, Germany lost significant territories such as Alsace-Lorraine to France and parts of Prussia to Poland. Austria-Hungary was dismantled, leading to the creation of new nations and the loss of territories to countries like Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. Additionally, the Ottoman Empire was significantly reduced, losing much of its territory in the Middle East and the Balkans.


Who controlled the government of Prussia during World War 2?

During World War II, the government of Prussia was controlled by the Nazi regime, led by Adolf Hitler. Prussia, as a significant part of Germany, was heavily influenced by the overarching policies and directives of the Nazi Party. The Prussian state itself was effectively dissolved in 1947, following the war, as the Allies sought to dismantle its militaristic and authoritarian structures.


Describe the course of World War 2 in Europe until the end of 1940?

The course of World War II, leading up to the end of 1940, was an expansion of territory by the country of Germany. Germany was beginning to invade its neighboring countries.

Related Questions

Did East Prussia remain a part of Germany?

No, East Prussia did not remain a part of Germany after World War II. It was divided between Poland and the Soviet Union, with most of the territory becoming part of Poland.


What nation lost territory after World War 1?

Germany


Which country was partioned mainly between russia and Germany in World War 2?

Prussia


Which countries gained territory from Germany after World War 1?

After World War I, several countries gained territory from Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. France regained Alsace-Lorraine, while Poland was re-established and received parts of Prussia, including the Polish Corridor. Additionally, Belgium acquired a small section of territory, and Denmark gained Northern Schleswig. The loss of these territories significantly altered Germany's borders and contributed to national grievances that would later influence World War II.


Who rules prussia?

Prussia was historically ruled by a series of monarchs, with the most notable being Frederick the Great, who reigned from 1740 to 1786 and expanded Prussia's territory and influence. The kingdom was part of the German Empire from its unification in 1871 until the empire's dissolution in 1918 after World War I. After the war, Prussia lost its status as a kingdom, and its territories were divided among the newly established Weimar Republic and later Nazi Germany. Ultimately, Prussia was officially dissolved in 1947 by the Allied powers following World War II.


What is a synonym for Prussian?

There is no synonym. Prussia was a former kingdom of Germany that was abolished after World War I.


What countries belonged to Germany?

Germany formerly had Poland and Prussia as territories prior to World War II. Germany is composed of 16 states.


What year did the US send troops to fight in Germany in World War I?

There was almost no fighting in Germany in World War 1, except in East Prussia in August-September, 1914.


What territory's did Germany take from China World War 1?

None. Germany was never at war with China.


Places lost by Germany after World War 1?

Alsace Lorraine was one of the areas Germany had lost after WWI. They had acquired it after the defeat of the French in the Franco/Prussian war of 1870-71. The loss of this territory severely inflamed France's hatred for Prussia/Germany and was likely one of many contributing factors to the start of the Great War.


Prussia's new name?

Prussia ceased to exist at the end of World War 2. Most of the population of East Prussia, Pommernia and Silesia was expelled and resettled in West Germany in 1945-47.


Can you be Germany in Napoleon Total War?

No but you can be Prussia or Austria