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Gebhard von Blücher — Prussian field marshal, 1742–1819
A Prussian field marshal nicknamed “Marschall Vorwärts”; his arrival on the field of Waterloo on the evening of 18 June decided the battle. (Editorial synthesis)
Gebhard von Blücher was born on 16 December 1742. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Gebhard von Blücher died on 12 September 1819. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded battle commanded: the Battle of Waterloo (Prussian army).
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