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Erich Ludendorff — The master of German strategy in 1918, 1865–1937
The high command’s brain with Hindenburg, he staked everything on the spring 1918 offensives — and lost everything on the Marne; he would end an early companion of Hitler’s. (Editorial synthesis)
Erich Ludendorff was born on 9 April 1865. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Erich Ludendorff died on 20 December 1937. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded battle commanded: the Second Battle of the Marne (German army).
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