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'''Paul von Hindenburg''' (1847-1934) German Field Marshal in WWI, with great popularity although moderate military skills, more a figurehead with the operational control under [[Erich Ludendorff]], and [[Wilhelm Groener]] managing logistics. Nevertheless, he became Commander-in-Chief. Groener, acting for him, told [[Wilhelm II]] he had to abdicate. He later became [[President of Germany]] (1925-1934), and [[Adolf Hitler]] was only able to gain control after his death. | |||
In his earlier military career, he served in the [[Austro-Prussian War]] (1866) and [[Franco-Prussian War]] (1870-71) retiring in 1911. As a commander, he was best known for the victory over Russia at the [[Battle of Tannenberg]], which actually was controlled by Ludendorff. | |||
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Revision as of 06:25, 18 January 2011
Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) German Field Marshal in WWI, with great popularity although moderate military skills, more a figurehead with the operational control under Erich Ludendorff, and Wilhelm Groener managing logistics. Nevertheless, he became Commander-in-Chief. Groener, acting for him, told Wilhelm II he had to abdicate. He later became President of Germany (1925-1934), and Adolf Hitler was only able to gain control after his death.
In his earlier military career, he served in the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) retiring in 1911. As a commander, he was best known for the victory over Russia at the Battle of Tannenberg, which actually was controlled by Ludendorff.