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1918
October
28
The German Revolution begins
On 28 October 1918 Germany became a parliamentary monarchy while its admirals readied the fleet for a last battle. A sailors' revolt set off a revolution.
1940
May
13
Queen Wilhelmina in London
On 13 May 1940 Queen Wilhelmina left the Netherlands aboard HMS Hereward and reached England. The de Geer government followed her the same day.
1941
June
04
The death of Wilhelm II
On 4 June 1941 the last German Emperor died at Doorn in occupied Holland. Hitler wanted a state funeral, but Wilhelm II had asked to be buried in exile.