XEE4186394 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): ???onstantinople, or the last lust of the Boche?? William II of Germany sought to impose his power on Constantinople (Istanbul) and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), an ambition sought by allies blocking him through the bayonets. Engraving in ??????Le Petite Journal?????? on 31/10/1915. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): ???onstantinople, or the last lust of the Boche?? William II of Germany sought to impose his power on Constantinople (Istanbul) and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), an ambition sought by allies blocking him through the bayonets. Engraving in ??????Le Petite Journal?????? on 31/10/1915. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti.