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Why was Kaiser Wilhelm II born with an infected arm?

Kaiser Wilhelm's arm was not infected, it was deformed. His left arm was smaller than the right with nerve damage that made it useless for many normal activities. The most widespread belief is that this resulted from complications at birth. During delivery, the survival of the infant and mother were both endangered by the position of the infant Wilhelm. One of the physicians attending the birth used a forceps to pull the infant out of the birth canal by the arm, apparently causing the damage. A few have speculated that the damage may in fact have been caused by a fall that his mother took during the fourth month of her pregnancy. In any event, the withered arm was a major issue in Wilhelm's life.


What was the extent of the damage to the Confederacy made by Jefferson Davis when he vetoed a bill to appoint a general in chief in 1862?

It's difficult to pinpoint the extent of the damage caused by Jefferson Davis' veto to create the position of general in chief. However, with that said, it's clear that governing the Confederacy and in a defacto manner being the Confederate general in chief divided his large responsibilities. As president he was a political leader of course, and clearly, at times his military decisions on appointing Confederate generals were sometimes political decisions rather than military ones. As an aside, US President Lincoln appointed general in chiefs, the reality, however, was that he was much like Jefferson Davis by becoming far to involved in military operations. This caused problems among his military leaders and created political critics on his methods of handling the Union war effort.


What was wrong with kaiser Wilhelm's arm?

Wilhelm's mother, Victoria (Princess Royal of the UK), had a very difficult breech delivery that was further complicated by both German and British doctors being called in to attend the birth. Many techniques were used to help the mother, but ultimately doctors believed both mother and unborn infant would die. As a last resort, one doctor surgically opened the birth canal (not a Caesarian section) and used forceps to pull the baby out. Wilhelm was both bottom first, and had his left arm up over his head when he was dragged out. Born blue and seemingly dead, his arm virtually crushed by the forceps, he was initially thought to be dead, but vigourous rubbing (probably damaging the arm further) finally forced him to breathe. It is speculated that he was deprived of oxygen for many minutes, possibly causing some of the emotional impairment seen throughout his life. Due to the traumatic birth, his damaged arm was not noticed for some time afterward, and the nerve damage was irreversible. Wilhelm's left arm was always smaller than the other. He was forced to undergo many barbaric contraptions and treatments to try to lengthen and strengthen the arm, and was never photographed or painted without it being hidden or propped on a sword, book, etc, so as to make it look "normal". His clothing was specially made with higher pockets, and he was rarely see without gloves or similar distracting articles.


How did Union General William Smith feel about General George B McClellan's political ambitions?

Some staff members in General George B. McClellan were loyal to him, to the point of giving him good advice. One friend of McClellan was General William F. Smith. When McClellan shared his political views with Smith during the Peninsula campaign, Smith advised his friend that he was becoming too political and this might damage his duty to command a large army.


Why were Germans called huns in World War I?

Kaiser Wilhelm II liked to make outrageous speeches without getting advice beforehand. On 27 July 1900 he gave a speech to German troops about to set sail for China in order to help (together with other powers) to suppress the Boxer Rebellion. Towards the end he urged the men to be 'like the Huns' and to make sure that no Chinese would ever again 'dare to pull a face at a German'. The speech caused the German government embarrassment at the time. In World War 1 it became a gift to British and French propagandists.

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Why was Kaiser Wilhelm II born with an infected arm?

Kaiser Wilhelm's arm was not infected, it was deformed. His left arm was smaller than the right with nerve damage that made it useless for many normal activities. The most widespread belief is that this resulted from complications at birth. During delivery, the survival of the infant and mother were both endangered by the position of the infant Wilhelm. One of the physicians attending the birth used a forceps to pull the infant out of the birth canal by the arm, apparently causing the damage. A few have speculated that the damage may in fact have been caused by a fall that his mother took during the fourth month of her pregnancy. In any event, the withered arm was a major issue in Wilhelm's life.


Does damage calculation count if a defense position monster is destroyed?

In Yu-Gi-Oh!, when a Defense Position monster is destroyed, damage calculation does not occur. Instead, the monster is sent to the graveyard without involving damage calculation, as it is not in Attack Position. The player does not take any battle damage from the destruction of a Defense Position monster.


What was true of the AIM occupation of the bureau of Indian Affairs?

It led to property damage, but no political gains.


If you attack a monster in defence position with fairy meteor crush is it battle damage?

Yes, the damage to the player is inflicted as Battle Damage.


How can political instability have an adverse effect on the community?

Political instability results in decrease in FDI, decrease in production levels, and damage to infrastructure.


What is the uses the destroy or damage computers for political reasons?

cyber terroist


Can overheating the engine damage the throttle position sensor?

It is possible, but very unlikely.


Can the passenger seat belt be released once locked into start position with doing damage?

I bought this car two weeks ago, now the seat belt is stuck in the full retracted position. Can this be released without damage?


What does piercing damage mean in Yu-Gi-Oh?

The ability to inflict 'Piercing Damage' is to be able to deal damage to an opponent when it battles a weaker defence position monster. The amount of damage dealt is the difference between the ATK of the attacker and the DEF of the defender. So for example, if you have a monster which can deal Piercing Damage, and has 1800ATK, and it attacks a defence position monster with 1000DEF, you will deal 800 battle damage to the opposing player (1800-1000).


What is the highest joint congruency position of the hip?

Extension and internal rotation. Force applied in this position may result in dislocation or ligamentous damage.


What recent economic or political problems has Wales recently had?

Closing the mines under Thatcher did massive damage. Emigration during the great depression did damage to the language.


What was true of the AIM occupation of the Bureau of Indians affairs?

It led to property damage, but no political gains.