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Wilhelm Souchon
Souchon probably before World War I
Born2 June 1864
Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony
Died13 January 1946(1946-01-13) (aged 81)
Bremen, Allied-occupied Germany
AllegianceWilhelm Souchon German Empire
Wilhelm Souchon Ottoman Empire
Service/branchWilhelm Souchon Imperial German Navy
Wilhelm Souchon Ottoman Navy
Years of service1881–1919
RankAdmiral
Commands heldMittelmeerdivision
Battles/wars
  • First World War
    • Bombardment of Bone
    • Bombardment of Philippeville
    • Black Sea Raid
    • Battle of Cape Sarych
    • Operation Albion
AwardsPour le Mérite
RelationsHermann Souchon

Wilhelm Anton Souchon (German pronunciation: [suˈʃɔŋ]; 2 June 1864 – 13 January 1946) was a German admiral in World War I. Souchon commanded the Kaiserliche Marine's Mediterranean squadron in the early days of the war. His initiatives played a major part in the entry of the Ottoman Empire into World War I.

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German Revolution, the demonstrators dispersed and the patrol withdrew. Wilhelm Souchon, the governor of the naval station, initially asked for outside troops...

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SMS Breslau, both under the command of the skilled German Admiral Wilhelm Souchon. Goeben was a modern design, and with her well-drilled crew, could...

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retained in the area. On 23 October 1913, Konteradmiral (Rear Admiral) Wilhelm Souchon assumed command of the squadron. Goeben and Breslau continued their...

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