Episode 2 of 2

Creation of the Admiralty Staff

When: 14 March 1899
Where: Reichstag/Admiralty Staff
Part of: Event of 1899: Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II takes direct command of the Imperial Navy.

The Imperial Naval High Command was replaced by the German Imperial Admiralty Staff in 1899, shifting responsibilities to planning, training, and intelligence.

Following the 1898 Naval Law, the High Command was replaced on 14 March 1899 by the Admiralty Staff. This small body handled strategy, training, and intelligence, while direct fleet control remained with officers accountable to the Kaiser.

Sources

German Imperial Admiralty Staff Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
Imperial German Navy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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