Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, French Revolution, Reign of Terror
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, 18th Century European History, German History
Article abstract: Blücher served the cause of Prussia well throughout his life, especially during the French revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. Although he was not a great strategist, his considerable and undisputed ability as a leader of men and his strong support for military reforms following defeat at Jena in 1806 enabled Prussia to play a major role in the final victory over France, thereby contributing to Prussia’s subsequent rise as a major power.
Early Life
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher was born the son of a former cavalry officer who had...
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