What is Moltke often referred to as?
Moltke the Elder
Moltke the Great
Moltke the Younger
Moltke the First
Answer
Moltke the Elder is a common moniker for Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke, a Prussian field marshal and military strategist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest military minds of the 19th century and is credited with modernizing the Prussian army and developing the strategy that led to decisive victories in the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars.
Mastermind of Military Strategy: The Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Quiz
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