Anglo-German Naval Agreement

Britain agrees to a German navy equal to 35% of her own naval tonnage, marking a significant shift in international relations.

1935 · Germany, United Kingdom · government

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8 historical parallels

• Battle of Tweebosch 1902

  South African Boers win their last battle over the British Army, capturing a general and 200 soldiers.

• Washington Protocols Settlement of Venezuelan Crisis 1903

  The United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy reach a settlement with Venezuela in Washington, ending the naval blockade imposed since 1902.

• Edward VII Proclaimed Emperor of India 1903

  Edward VII is proclaimed as the first Emperor of India, marking a significant change in British imperial governance.

• Battle of Waterberg 1904

  A battle in the Herero Wars where German forces under Lothar von Trotha defeated the Herero people, leading to their expulsion into the Omaheke desert.

• Herero Wars 1904

  A series of conflicts in German South West Africa (modern-day Namibia) between the Herero people and German colonial forces.

• Algeciras Conference 1906

  A conference to resolve the First Moroccan Crisis between France and Germany.

• Battle of Kousséri 1900

  French forces defeated Warlord Rabih az-Zubayr, securing French control over Chad.

• Russian Invasion of Manchuria 1900

  The Russian Empire invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria, escalating tensions in East Asia.