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| − | '''Gebhard von Blucher''' was a Coalition Commander and overall commander of the Prussian forces during the Napoleonic Wars, He was known as the man who won Waterloo for the British. | + | '''Gebhard von Blucher''' was a Coalition Commander and overall commander of the Prussian forces during the Napoleonic Wars, He was known as the man who won Waterloo for the British. His troops arrived in a crucial time of the battle ensuring Napoleon's defeat. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Ranks Held== | ==Ranks Held== | ||
| + | *1758/1759 - Hussar (Sweden) | ||
| + | *1760 - Hussar (Prussia) | ||
| + | *1787 - Major (Red Hussars, Prussia) | ||
| + | *1788 - Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| + | *1789 - Colonel (Red Hussars) | ||
| + | *1794 - Major General | ||
| + | *1801 - Lieutenant General | ||
| + | *1809 - General of Cavalry | ||
| + | *1813(?) - Commander-in-Chief (Army of Silesia) | ||
| + | *October 16, 1813 - Field Marshal | ||
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{{NTW Historical Figures}} | {{NTW Historical Figures}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:05, 4 June 2017
| Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard von Blucher | |
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| Born/Died: | 1742 - 1819 |
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| Allegiance: | Prussia |
| Military Branch: | Prussian Landheer |
| Years of Service: | 1758-1815 |
| Rank: | Generalfeldmarschall |
| Napoleonic Wars Service: | Entire Napoleonic War |
| Awards: | Prince of Wahlsatt |
Gebhard von Blucher was a Coalition Commander and overall commander of the Prussian forces during the Napoleonic Wars, He was known as the man who won Waterloo for the British. His troops arrived in a crucial time of the battle ensuring Napoleon's defeat.
History
Significant Events
Ranks Held
- 1758/1759 - Hussar (Sweden)
- 1760 - Hussar (Prussia)
- 1787 - Major (Red Hussars, Prussia)
- 1788 - Lieutenant Colonel
- 1789 - Colonel (Red Hussars)
- 1794 - Major General
- 1801 - Lieutenant General
- 1809 - General of Cavalry
- 1813(?) - Commander-in-Chief (Army of Silesia)
- October 16, 1813 - Field Marshal
