Helmuth von Moltke (der Ältere)

Helmuth von Moltke (der Ältere), also known as Moltke the Elder, was a prominent German military leader in the 19th century. He served as the Chief of the Prussian General Staff and masterminded strategic plans that led to Prussia's victories in wars against Denmark, Austria, and France, notably the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. His emphasis on careful planning, flexible strategies, and coordination helped modernize military tactics in Europe. Moltke's leadership played a key role in the unification of Germany and established Prussia as a major power. He is remembered as one of the most influential military strategists of his era.