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COMMANDER // 1796–1884

Karl Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld

general field marshalKingdom of Prussia4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1796 – 1884

1800182518501875Second Schleswig War · 1864Austro-Prussian War · 1866Battle of Als — June 29, 1864 · Prussia · Second Schleswig WarBattle of Hühnerwasser — June 26, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Königgrätz — July 3, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Münchengrätz — June 28, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian War

Active service 1864–1866 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 68.

Profile

Karl Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall. He served in many military conflicts throughout the 19th century and was given major commands throughout each conflict.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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