Herbert Kitchener (1st Earl Kitchener)

Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, was a British military leader and statesman renowned for his role during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during World War I and was known for modernizing military strategies. Kitchener also became a national hero for his work in Egypt and South Africa. His iconic recruitment poster ("Your Country Needs You") helped boost enlistments during WWI. Tragically, he died in 1916 when his ship was sunk by a German submarine. Kitchener is remembered as a key figure in Britain’s military history and war efforts.