Bismarck's Germany

ROLE OF THE ARMY:

• the German army was essentially Prussian
• was the largest out of the other four armies
• Prussian/German generals had a large influence on government policy
• officers had personal loyalties with the Kaiser not the state
• the system of conscription had men in the army for 2-3 years and they build on values such as discipline, pride and love of the fatherland
• the highest virtues was the army
• uniforms encouraged respect and obedience so Bismarck and the Kaiser both wore their uniforms in public

GERMAN DISUNITY:

• each state had its own traditions
• each had…