Memorial Tower Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke

This memorial at the Wittekindsberg commemorates Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke (1800-1891). 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: Aeggy