What was Moltke's full name?
Helmuth Karl Bernhard
Friedrich Wilhelm
Karl August
Ludwig Heinrich
Answer
Helmuth Karl Bernhard, known as Moltke the Elder, was a Prussian general and military theorist who served as Chief of the General Staff from 1857 to 1888. He played a pivotal role in Prussia's victories in the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), earning him the reputation as one of the greatest military minds of the 19th century.
Mastermind of Military Strategy: The Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Quiz
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox