The War of the Iron Crown Prologue: The Crowning of Kaiserin Victoria In the year 1895, Europe stood at a crossroads of change and tradition. The German Empire, a rising power under the Hohenzollern dynasty, celebrated a historic moment as Victoria "Hohenzollern" was crowned Kaiserin in Berlin. This unprecedented event marked the first time a woman had ascended to the imperial throne, symbolizing a new era of progress and ambition for the German people.