Wilhelm I seen here on the eve of the The Battle of Königgrätz, aka Battle of Sadowa, July 2, 1866. William I or Wilhelm I, 1797 – 1888. King of Prussia from 2 January, 1861 and German Emperor from 18 January 1871 - 1888. Beneath the image are the words, " ' If that General' said the king, 'thinks fit to attack, come to me at any hour of the night, and you will find me ready with the neccessary orders' ". From The London Illustrated News, published March 26, 1887.

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