Erich Ludendorff

Erich Ludendorff was a prominent German general during World War I, known for his significant role in military strategy and operations. He was instrumental in planning successful offensives, including the 1918 spring offensives, which aimed to turn the tide of the war in Germany's favor. Ludendorff advocated for total war and the use of unrestricted submarine warfare. After the war, he became involved in politics and promoted nationalist and militarist views. His legacy is mixed, as some see him as a military genius, while others view his strategies as contributing to Germany's eventual defeat and the rise of extreme nationalism.