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COMMANDER // 1796–1877

Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz

generalKingdom of PrussiaNorth German Confederation6 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1796 – 1877

1800182518501875Austro-Prussian War · 1866Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Nachod — June 27, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Schweinschädel — June 29, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Skalitz — June 28, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Borny-Colombey — August 14, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Gravelotte — August 18, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Spicheren — August 6, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1866–1870 — 6 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 70.

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Battles (6)

Last verified June 2026
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