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Which war did Moltke command troops in?

  • Second Schleswig War

  • Crimean War

  • Napoleonic Wars

  • World War I

Answer

The Second Schleswig War was a conflict between Prussia and Denmark that took place in 1864. Helmuth von Moltke, a Prussian general, played a significant role in the war. He commanded troops in the Battle of Dybbøl, a decisive victory for Prussia. Moltke's strategic planning and leadership were instrumental in Prussia's success in the war, which resulted in the annexation of Schleswig and Holstein by Prussia.
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