Kaiser Wilhelm followed an aggressive policy of Weltpolitik which resulted in Germany attempting to be involved in every political world event as well as them offending France and Britain as they not only rearmed but threatened and challenged their colonial possession. Actions such as these resulted in both Moroccan Crises, a naval race and the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 to result in the involvement of Serbia's and Austro-Hungary's allies.
He didn't gain power 'during' the war, he came to the throne long before the war started - ruling both the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia
Frederick William Victor Albert of Hohenzollern, also known as Kaiser Wilhelm was the leader of Germany during WWI
The leader of the German Empire during World War One was Frederick William Victor Albert of Hohenzollern, otherwise known as Kaiser Wilhelm II. After the war he sought political asylum in the Netherlands.
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Frederick William Victor Albert of Hohenzollern, also known as Kaiser Wilhelm was the leader of Germany during WWI
Kaiser Wilhelm II
The leader of Germany in WW1 was not a king, his title was Kaiser, specifically, Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Kaiser, Kaiser Wilhelm, was the last Emperor of Germany. He was head of state of Germany and commander of the German armed forces during the First World War.
In World War I, Germany was led by Emperor (Kaiser) Wilhelm II.
Kaiser Wilhelm II was the kaiser (emperor of Germany) during the time of World War 1. by trying to show off Germany's army's strength, alliances were made against him.
The leader of the German Empire during World War One was Frederick William Victor Albert of Hohenzollern, otherwise known as Kaiser Wilhelm II. After the war he sought political asylum in the Netherlands.
Kaiser Wilhelm emperor of Germany since 1888
Kaiser Wilhelm II was the leader of Germany during the Great War.