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Wolfgang von der Goltz

Wolfgang von der Goltz was a German military officer and aristocrat, born in 1843. He served in the German Army and known for his leadership during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in military reforms and modernization efforts before and during World War I. Von der Goltz was also an accomplished writer and strategist, contributing to military theory. After the war, he became a respected observer of military and political affairs in Germany. His work influenced German military thinking and he remains a notable figure in military history.