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Helmuth von Moltke the Elder
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was a Prussian field marshal and long-serving chief of the Prussian General Staff. He directed the victories over Austria in 1866 and France in 1870–1871, using railways and staff planning to great effect. His successes made possible the foundation of the German Empire and shaped its military tradition.
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