how did Wilhelm character and his statements before the war contribute to France and England seeing him as the supreme leader of Germany during

Wilhelm II was the German Kaiser who is the King of Prussia and a well-known figure during World War I

Explanation:

He gained fame by swaging himself to be a famous militarist. He never sought war and he withdrew his army officials from mobilizing. He was given the entitlement of superior war lord at the time of world war.

This title made him to participate in the war. His role in the initiation of the war was considered to be controversial. At the end he was compelled to relinquish the monarchical status and he lived in exile at Netherlands.