Nikolaus zu Dohna-Schlodien
German naval officer and author
Born
April 5th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1956
69 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a German naval officer and was involved in naval strategy during the early 20th century. Authored several works on military theory and naval policy. Played a crucial role in shaping naval tactics during his tenure.
Contributed to naval strategy discussions
Authored works on military theory
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