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A portrait of German generals
A portrait of German generals sitting and standing around a table with a large map.
1910s
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Bavaria Bayern Bethmann Bulow Falkenhayn Francois Generals Germans Kaiser Ludendorff Mackensen Maps Moltke Plan Planning Prussia Prussian Stand Tirpitz Wilhelm Einem Hollweg Kluck Rupprecht
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in German military history, as a gathering of esteemed generals and high-ranking officials convene around a large, intricately detailed map in the late 1910s. Among those present are some of the most influential figures of the German military establishment, including Generals Erich Ludendorff, Paul von Hindenburg, and Max von Falkenhayn, as well as Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg. The scene exudes an air of intense focus and strategic planning, as the men discuss military tactics and campaign strategies. Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, and Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, architect of the German navy, also make an appearance, underscoring the significance of this meeting. The generals are a mix of those from the Prussian and Bavarian armies, reflecting the complex political dynamics at play in the German military at the time. Seated around the table are Generals Max von Gallwitz, August von Mackensen, and Max von Boehm, while standing to the side are Generals Adolf von Heeringen, Hermann von Emmich, and Albrecht von Kluck. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the German military leadership during a critical period in European history, as they prepared for the challenges and uncertainties of the First World War. The intricate map, with its multitude of markings and annotations, serves as a testament to the meticulous planning and strategic thinking that went into the German military machine.
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