In 1871, German states joined in creating the German Empire under Prussian leadership.

At the time of the Erfurt Union, Bismarck did not have any use for the proposed union of German states under Prussian leadership.

The unification of Germany under Prussian leadership was the defining point for the creation of the Imperial Navy in 1871.

Hitler had always resented the blue-blood Prussian leadership of the German army.

With the 1871 unification of Germany under Prussian leadership, the concept of the German people first acquired a legal-political meaning, which they have retained until now.

The unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in 1871 was the defining point for the desire of German nationalists to have a great, world class navy.

He thus embarked on a drive to create a united Germany under Prussian leadership, and guided Prussia through three wars which ultimately achieved this goal.

Even before then, Bismarck was able to complete the work of unifying Germany under Prussian leadership.

After 1871 Germany, united under Prussian leadership, was the strongest continental power in Europe.

The roots of German militarism can be found in 19th-century Prussia and the subsequent unification of Germany under Prussian leadership.