Episode 3 of 3
Bismarck Orders Release
- When
- 28 April 1887
- Where
- German government
German Chancellor Bismarck ordered Schnaebelé's release, citing safe conduct guarantees for frontier officials.
Within a week, Bismarck ordered Schnaebelé's release, acknowledging that business meetings between frontier officials were protected by safe conduct. This decision resolved the immediate crisis but fueled perceptions that Bismarck backed down due to fear of Boulanger, enhancing Boulanger's image as a national hero.
Sources
- Guillaume Schnaebelé Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
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