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COMMANDER // 1816–1880

August von Goeben

generalKingdom of PrussiaKingdom of Prussia7 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1816 – 1880

1820183018401850186018701880Austro-Prussian War · 1866Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Aschaffenburg — July 14, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Gerchsheim — July 25, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Kissingen — July 10, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Werbach — July 24, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarEngagement at Dermbach — July 4, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Amiens — November 27, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of St. Quentin — January 19, 1871 · German Empire · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1866–1871 — 7 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 50.

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August Karl Friedrich Christian von Goeben, was a Prussian infantry general, who won the Iron Cross for his service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71.

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Battles (7)

Last verified June 2026
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