Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

German Field Marshal and military strategist

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder - German Field Marshal and military strategist
Born

October 26th, 1800
225 years ago

Died

April 24th, 1891
134 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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A prominent military strategist and field marshal in the Prussian army, he played a crucial role in the unification of Germany. Commanded Prussian forces during the Second Schleswig War and the Austro-Prussian War. Developed innovative military strategies that emphasized mobility and the effective use of artillery. His teachings on warfare influenced future military doctrine in Germany and beyond.

Commanded Prussian forces in the Franco-Prussian War

Developed the 'Kriegsstärke' concept in military strategy

Contributed significantly to the formulation of modern German military tactics

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