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Memorial Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke

Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke (1800-1891) celebrated his birthday on this location on 26 October 1847. He was a German Field Marshal and the chief of staff of the Prussian Army for thirty years and during several wars including the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). He is considered one of the best commanders in the second half of the 19th century.

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Fedor de Vries (1, 2, 3), Lennard Bolijn (4, 5)

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