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What was Paul von Hindenburg's rank when he retired from the military in 1911?

  • General of the Infantry

  • Lieutenant General

  • Major

  • Colonel

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Paul von Hindenburg retired from the military in 1911 with the rank of General of the Infantry. He was recalled to service when World War I started in 1914.
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