All three victories gained Prussia increasing respect for its military strength and allowed the German people to feel a sense of common identity. His father Karl was a junker (Prussian aristocrat) with staunchly conservative views. He quickly made a name for himself as a sharp-tongued supporter of Prussia and its king, which gained him the position of Prussian envoy to Frankfurt (1851), St Petersburg (1859) and Paris (1862) before becoming Minister-President in 1862. by Ulrich Rudofsky » Thu Dec 23, 2004 3:09 pm, Post Bismarck is the leader of the Germans in Civilization V. He speaks Modern German and is seen standing in his office. What happened was that he fell in love with the sister of a friend, a noble lady who belonged to the Pietist Christians; German Pietism is a form of “born again” spiritual Christianity, which rejected the so-called “walled churches.” What’s interesting about this, though, is that a whole group of aristocrats became converted to this Pietist movement… by pdfox99 » Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:12 am, Post The Bismarck displaced over 50,000 tons and 40% of this displacement was armour. I`m sure Schwarzenegger would agree, as He knew how powerful men could become. Through a series of wars, he unified 39 individual states into one German nation in 1871. It also depends of whether you put in front of the ship's name der (he) Kreuzer/ Zerstörer or das (it) Schlachschiff or die (she) Yacht. Dutch and German (Deutch pure, Diets when mixed) are related, so it's not. by K Lauer » Sat Dec 04, 2004 2:47 pm, Post Such armour gave the Bismarck many advantages in protection but it did not inhibit her speed she was capable of 29 knots. Sharp-tongued, witty and extremely eloquent, he knew how to reach the desired effect with almost any audience. Warships, naval battles, technology, weapons, navies of all eras, modeling, etc. When he died in 1898, Bismarck was an embittered man. You can unsubscribe at any time. In German practice, the name of the ship is most usually preceeded by its class or type: It seems to be a catching topic – it comes up ever now and then. As I said, nothing to get bent out of shape about. Their son Otto would be a combination of the two: an arch-conservative junker with the Machiavellian mind of a politician. Capital: Berlin Unique Unit(s): Landsknecht (vanilla and ), Panzer Unique Building: Hanse () Unique Ability:Furor Teutonicus Voice Actor: Heinz Becker This is from "Battleship Bismarck, a Survivor's Story" by Müllenheim-Rechberg; page 29 (2001 edition published by Birlinn Limited): Howdy folks. On a second approach, pilot John Moffat came over the Bismarck. That is because frigate ("fragata") is feminine in Spanish, and battleship ("acorazado") is masculine. I remember that someone answer it saying that the Germans use “she” or “he” to refer to ships different than the English speaking countries (where just “she” is used). Bismarck also had a … he says with a laugh. “Even at this distance the brute seemed enormous to me,” he recalled. On May 27, 1941, the British navy sinks the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic near France. Here`s his adjutant: Von Müllenheim-Rechberg: That is because frigate ("fragata") is feminine in Spanish, and battleship ("acorazado") is masculine. As a young man, Bismarck led a drifter’s life, trying to find purpose and meaning as the second son of a minor noble family. The forgotten mothers of civil rights leaders, Masters of disguise: the story of the Allies’ WW2 ‘Ghost Army’. There seems to be a problem, please try again. Before Bismarck even became Chancellor he had major successes in unifying Germany. History TV and radio in the UK: what’s on our screens in February 2021? by Tiornu » Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:36 am, Post Bismarck was the all-consuming obsession of the British Admiralty. Restaurants - cuisine Thé et café à Bismarck, Dakota du Nord : lisez sur Tripadvisor des avis sur Bismarck restaurants, recherchez par prix, quartier, etc. The years on his estate turned out to be formative, and his letters from that period are wonderful. by Patrick McWilliams » Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:58 pm, Post Bismarck has forged a reputation for being a diplomatic genius but he certainly wasn’t afraid of sending Prussia to war. Bismarck had built a racing car only he could drive. Personnes. This song is a stand-alone single. Bismarck was a German Battleship and one of the biggest ever built in Europe. Otto von Bismarck, prime minister of Prussia (1862-73, 1873-90) and founder and first chancellor (1871-90) of the German Empire whose time in office took Prussia from the weakest of the five European powers to, as the unified German Empire, … This kind of behaviour always matters because there are usually talented politicians around who … In the future, I would prefer to hear people on board use the masculine form when speaking of the Bismarck. Instead, there were 39 individual states. The German death toll was more than 2,000. When he received the news that he had been selected to be the first commander of the battleship Bismarck, he was honoured by the trust that had been bestowed on him but doubted that he would be able to get Bismarck ready for action before the war was over. Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (born von Bismarck-Schönhausen; German: Otto Eduard Leopold Fürst von Bismarck, Herzog zu Lauenburg; 1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898), known as Otto von Bismarck (German: [ˈɔto fɔn ˈbɪsmaʁk] (listen)), was a conservative German statesman who masterminded the unification of Germany in 1871 and served as its first chancellor until 1890, in which capacity he dominated European affairs for two decades. I participated more often in the other forum than in this one, but now that there is a good software program going I will probably be in here more. His co-worker, Dormell Rice, says the younger housekeepers have learned all they know about the Bismarck from Black. Commissioned in August 1940 and sunk in May 1941 after an intense hunt in the North Atlantic. The official website for BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed, As a Prussian politician, Otto von Bismarck transformed a collection of small German states into the German empire, his style of rule later gaining him the nickname the ‘Iron Chancellor’. You have successfully linked your account! Long time ago the same question was posted in this forum. In German a ship can be addressed by the gender of the name it bears as in der (he)Kaiser or der Kronprinz or die (she) Kaiserin or die Nymphe. Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian politician who became Germany’s first-ever chancellor, a position in which he served from 1871 to 1890. Wilhelm I became emperor in 1861 and within a year, he named Bismarck as his chief minister. 2 – He Was a Warmonger. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A 70-year-old Bismarck man with dementia who walked away from a long-term care facility was found safe Thursday after spending the night in an ice fishing house 5 miles north of the city, authorities said. The Bismarck had a crew of 2,200. Hundreds of monuments, such as the famous Bismarck Towers, were erected in his honour across the German empire. By chance, he was asked to step in for a member of the Prussian parliament who had fallen ill. At 6ft 2in, he was also physically imposing with steely-blue eyes and broad shoulders. Can anyone respond who can translate/read the German accounts, is the pronoun describing Bismarck, "he" or "she" in the German language? Otto von Bismarck was a conservative Prussian statesman who dominated German and European affairs from the 1860s until 1890. by Ulrich Rudofsky » Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:09 am, Post She specialises in the history of modern Germany with a focus on the Second Reich. ↳   The Ironclad & Pre-dreadnought Era (1860-1905), ↳   Movies, Films, Documentaries and Games, http://www.mtwain.com/A_Tramp_Abroad/.html/Appendix+D, "After a short pause, Lindemann added: "One more thing. At the time Germany consisted of 39 states and was called the German Confederation. The fate of the ship Bismarck is a fascinating story we wanted to write about for a long time, but could not fit into any album. Thanks for the input. I prefer die Bismarck (she) and der Prinz Eugen (he). Bismarck was the all-consuming obsession of the British Admiralty. Bismarck is now mostly known for his political acumen; he was a good judge of character and unusually knew whether threat, bribery, argument or flattery was required. Please enter your number below. The last battle of the German battleship Bismarck took place in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 300 nmi (350 mi; 560 km) west of Brest, France, on 26–27 May 1941. And how did he unify Germany? You can find her on Twitter @hoyer_kat, Save a huge 50% off a subscription to your favourite history magazine. Bismarck became convinced that to maintain the conservative Germany he loved, and rid the states of Austria as a presence, Prussia would have to ally with other German states. Thomas Kambeitz Thomas Kambeitz, 79, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, after a strenuous and courageous battle with COVID-19. You're now subscribed to our newsletter. But his legacy lives on in his son Chad, the 10-time Professional Bul His doubts suggest that he was confident the war would end in a favourable outcome for Germany by mid-1940. Theodore Heath was discovered by the owner of the house just after 6 … However, Bismarck also inspired a cult following that would continue long after his death. There, he found his calling in the intrigues and machinations of the political world. For us the battleship Bismarck is always a "he" = "el" Bismarck, never "la" Bismarck, and it doesn't have anything to do with the name of the ship but with the type of ship. Having unified Germany through war, Bismarck tried to hold the country together as chancellor by suppressing minorities such as Catholics with his so-called Kulturkampf policies, and by ‘Germanising’ the Poles, Danes and Frenchmen that ended up within the new boundaries. The Bismarck was laid down in 1936 and launched in 1939. Son porteur le plus renommé est l’homme d’État Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), chancelier du royaume de Prusse de 1862 à 1870 et chancelier de l'Empire allemand de 1871 à 1890. by foeth » Thu Dec 23, 2004 4:48 pm, Post Although in German and English languages ships are usually referred to in their feminine form, in Spanish it is not always that way. Katja Hoyer is a German-British historian and bestselling author. I heard along the way that the Bismarck should be referred to as "HE", eventhough we refer to all other ships as "She". Armes d'Otto von Bismarck. He turned to his right towards her. Lindemann may have had a point, perhaps. Appelé "machines à sous» en Amérique, et connu comme «machines à fruits» en Grande-Bretagne, ils vous offrent la chance de gagner de la vrille d'une bobine. by SteveCampbell » Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:20 pm, Post by José M. Rico » Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:28 pm, Post See Appendix D (essay on The Awful German Language). For us the battleship Bismarck is always a "he" = "el" Bismarck, never "la" Bismarck, and it doesn't have anything to do with the name of the ship but with the type of ship. The Bismarck shortly after commissioning in 1940. Having grown up in the aftermath of the successful fight against Napoleon’s troops, he knew that the states would rally together when faced with foreign enemies, so Bismarck provoked wars against Denmark (1864), Austria (1866) and France (1870). So we decided to make it as a single release as a gift to our fantastic fans. Bismarck ignored the Parliament - he collected money for military reforms through direct taxation. So powerful a ship as this could only be a. I would always refer to the Prinz Eugen is a "he" and never in the feminine gender, since both cruiser and the name are masculine genders. Der Bismarck (he) seems a little odd to me; if the ship would have been named Prinz or Otto von B. then "he" would not be a problem to me. There are several legitimate choices in German that the English language has been able to streamline nicely. In the 1860s he engineered a series of wars that unified the German states, significantly and deliberately excluding Austria, into a powerful … German genders of nouns and names are irrational and even the natives struggle to get it right. I think this "his" and "her" thing about German warships is a trivial thing and rather absurd. Many people still regard him as a brilliant statesman today. Had the Bismarck been a frigate instead of a battleship and it would be "la" Bismarck. Post Otto von Bismarck /ˈɔto fɔn ˈbɪsmaʁk/ Écouter, duc de Lauenburg et prince de Bismarck, né à Schönhausen le 1er avril 1815 et mort le 30 juillet 1898 à Friedrichsruh, est un homme d'État prussien puis allemand. He had previously been Minister President of … German genders of nouns and names are irrational and even the natives struggle to get it right. Launched in 1939, the Bismarck carried a formidable array of weaponry 8 x 15 inch guns, 12 x 5.9 inch guns, 16 x 4.1 inch AA guns, 16 x 20mm AA guns and 2 x Arado 96 aircraft. One of the pioneers in breeding bulls for bucking purposes, Joe died on Christmas Day in a Bismarck hospital at the age of 84. by ufo » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:15 pm, Post Ces 6 jeux de hasard sont captivants et amusants. In this position, he gained near-total control of the political course the kingdom would take. I remember a documentary where the Captain addressed the crew to refer to the Bismarck as "He" in light of its awesome power. Thank you for subscribing to HistoryExtra, you now have unlimited access. by foeth » Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:51 am, Post As minister-president, he sought to bring more and more of the German-speaking lands under Prussian control. A curious note. Bismarck was the first of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. Bismarck synonyms, Bismarck pronunciation, Bismarck translation, English dictionary definition of Bismarck. by SteveCampbell » Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:16 pm, Post Discussions about the history of the ship, technical details, etc. His policies as chancellor were aimed at holding the newly-formed state together in the face of religious, political and social divisions – all while trying to maintain the fragile peace in Europe. When Otto von Bismarck was born in 1815, Germany did not exist as a single country. Thanks! www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bismarck_otto_von.shtml The capital of North Dakota, in the south-central part of the state on hills overlooking the Missouri River. Although it was a decisive action between capital ships, it has no generally accepted name. by Javier L. » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:23 am, Post Otto von Bismarck: a brief guide to the ‘founder of modern Germany’. His successors had allowed the new German kaiser, Wilhelm II, to direct policy from 1890. Katja Hoyer shares a brief guide to one of 19th-century Europe’s most influential statesman…, Who was Otto von Bismarck? At 6ft 2in, he was also physically imposing with steely-blue eyes and broad shoulders. The skipper certainly has the position to lead his men in a pep rally, but of course he has no standing as a guide to usage. Her book Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918 is out now, published by The History Press. You will shortly receive a receipt for your purchase via email. I think there is also a similar essay on American vs. English. Don't ask me why. Tom was … Is this "politically correct"? But in 1847 his life changed forever. by tommy303 » Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:27 pm, Post by bbisforbattleboat » Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:38 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. In 1862 he was appointed Prime Minister of Prussia by Wilhelm I. The Bismarck was too powerful to named a “She”, so he instructed his adjutant to refer to Bismarck as “He”. By entering your details, you are agreeing to HistoryExtra terms and conditions and privacy policy. When Bismarck was born in April 1815, Napoleon was about to be defeated for good by a coalition that included a collective German force with many enthusiastic volunteers. A Bismarck man is dead after he was shot by tactical officers in an exchange of gunfire, according to police. It sounds awkward and I instinctly refer to the Bismarck as "she" and "her". If you subscribe to BBC History Magazine Print or Digital Editions then you can unlock 10 years’ worth of archived history material fully searchable by Topic, Location, Period and Person. Your guide to Karl Marx: who was he, what was the Communist Manifesto and why is he important. This problem has been observed by Mark Twain in "A Tramp Abroad". You have to know your German before you can even begin to appreciate that appendix! "He gives us a lecture on the Bismarck … The warm afterglow of this joint effort coloured Bismarck’s childhood with bloodthirsty war stories about heroism and sacrifice. By contrast, his mother Wilhelmine was the daughter of a cabinet secretary and was keenly intelligent and witty. Bismarck also had a strongly impulsive side, examples of which are his tragic love for Marie von Thadden-Trieglaff, the occasional pistol duel with political rivals, and the frequent tears shed in frustration, anger or genuine sadness. Sharp-tongued, witty and extremely eloquent, he knew how to reach the desired effect with almost any audience. Bismarck is now mostly known for his political acumen; he was a good judge of character and unusually knew whether threat, bribery, argument or flattery was required. Il est à la fois ministre-président du royaume de Prusse de 1862 à 1890 et chancelier de la confédération de l'Allemagne du Nord de 1867 à 1871 avant d'accéder au poste de premier chancelier … Had the Bismarck been a frigate instead of a battleship and it would be "la" Bismarck. Here’s everything you need to know about the Prussian politician dubbed the founder of ‘modern Germany’…, Full name: Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, Born: 1 April 1815, Schönhausen, Saxony, Prussia, Parents: Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand von Bismarck and Wilhelmine Luise Mencken, Married to: Johanna von Puttkamer (m. 1847–1894), Children: Marie (1848–1926), Herbert (1849–1904), Wilhelm (1852–1901), Offices held: MP, Ambassador, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister-President, Chancellor of the North German Confederation, Imperial Chancellor, Monarchs served: Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Wilhelm. Bismarck est un nom propre d'origine allemande, porté par de nombreuses personnalités. Bismarck, German battleship of World War II that had a short but spectacular career. It displaced 52,600 tons, mounted eight 15-inch (38-centimetre) guns, and had a speed of 30 knots. What is he known for? He also spun an intricate web of foreign policy connections in Europe that allowed the new German state to become a respected entity on the continent. I think this person says that if a ship in named after a city or Queen it will be refer as “she,” but if the ship is named after a country, King, state or something like that it will be refer as “he.”. He was alone. Thus, tensions in Europe began to mount and threaten to engulf the newly formed Germany. Sabaton explained, "The fate of the ship Bismarck is a fascinating story we wanted to write about for a long time, but could not fit into any album.So we decided to make it as a single release, and as a gift from us to you for being fantastic fans for the past 20 years." After the Franco-Prussian War, Bismarck seized the opportunity to invite even the most sceptical German states in the south, such as Bavaria, to join his Prussian-led North German Confederation – having refused Bismarck’s previous overtures, this time they agreed. The duo was to forge a great partnership as the Kaiser was content to sit back and allow Bismarck to have things his way; which is all the Iron Chancellor ever … Fruit Machine Mania une nouvelle tournure sur un passe-temps classique - risque joueurs tours et marquer des points, non en dollars.

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