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COMMANDER // 1800–1891

Helmuth von Moltke

generalKingdom of PrussiaNorth German Confederation6 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1800 – 1891

1800182518501875Second Egyptian-Ottoman War · 1839-1841Austro-Prussian War · 1866Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Nezib — June 24, 1839 · Ottoman Empire · Second Egyptian-Ottoman WarBattle of Königgrätz — July 3, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Langensalza — June 27, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Gravelotte — August 18, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Sedan — September 1, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarSiege of Paris — September 19, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1839–1870 — 6 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 39.

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Battles (6)

Last verified June 2026
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