Alfred von Tirpitz vs Juan Carlos Ongania

Tirpitz, as State Secretary of the Imperial German Navy, initiated a massive naval building program. He pushed through the First and Second Navy Laws, authorizing the construction of a battle fleet. This triggered a naval arms race with Britain that strained Anglo-German relations before World War I.

Tirpitz formulated the 'Risk Theory' doctrine, arguing that Germany should build a fleet strong enough that Britain would risk losing naval supremacy if it attacked. This doctrine guided German naval policy for over a decade and led to the construction of the High Seas Fleet.

Tirpitz resigned as State Secretary of the Imperial German Navy in March 1916. He opposed the decision to restrict U-boat warfare after the sinking of the Lusitania. His resignation marked the end of his influence over German naval policy, though he remained a public figure.

General Juan Carlos Ongan

Onganía's government implemented an economic stabilization plan under Minister Adalbert Krieger Vasena. The plan included a 40% devaluation of the peso, wage freezes, and price controls, which temporarily reduced inflation but increased unemployment and social unrest.

Onganía's regime violently suppressed the Cordobazo, a major popular uprising in Córdoba led by students and workers protesting economic policies and police brutality. The military response resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of arrests, marking a turning point against the dictatorship.

Onganía was removed from power by the military junta of the Argentine Revolution, led by General Alejandro Lanusse. The junta replaced him with General Roberto Marcelo Levingston, citing Onganía's failure to resolve political and economic crises.