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Kaiser Wilhelm II and Attila
- Kaiser Wilhelm II compared his soldiers to Attila the Hun, wanting them to emulate Attila's ruthlessness.
- This comparison weaponized Attila's image, associating Germans with the "Hun" nickname.
Huns' Origins
- The Huns likely originated east of the Volga River.
- They were nomadic and didn't have a writing system, making their history harder to trace.
Sources on the Huns
- Primary sources on the Huns are limited, relying mainly on accounts by enemies like Priscus and Jordanes.
- These accounts are biased, viewing the Huns through a Roman lens of "civilization."