Word: groner
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...telegraphed his commanders. Simultaneously, at Spa (Belgium), Fildmarschall von Hindenburg sought Wilhelm II, "By the Grace of God, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, Supreme War Lord." The Feldmarschall declared: "Your Majesty, that must be said which I cannot, as a loyal Prussian, say to my King." General Groner (successor to Ludendorff) responded to a curt inquiring nod from the Kaiser: "Sire, the Army will march home in peace and order under its own generals, but not under the command of your Majesty...
...messages poured in, Wilhelm remained pale but self possessed. He asked whether enough troops remained loyal for him to retreat with them to Berlin for a last stand. General Groner again spared Feldmarschall von Hindenburg the necessity of a reply. At last the Kaiser spoke: "Inform Prince Max that I abdicate as Emperor of Germany but not as King of Prussia...