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Josias von Heeringen Biography and Timeline

Follow Josias von Heeringen through 5 dated historical records for Germany.

Josias von Heeringen, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1911–1914Years on this page

1911

Army Strength Planning

General · Prussian War Minister · Berlin · Warfare / Military

Directs the Prussian War Ministry during army-strength planning.

Role range: 1909-1913

Prussian War Ministry

General · Prussian War Minister · Berlin · Warfare / Military

Prepares military legislation connected with the 1911 quinquennial programme.

Role range: 1909-1913

1914

Battle of Mulhouse

General · Mulhouse-Fermany · Warfare / World War, 1st

Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Alsace

General · Mulhouse-Fermany · Warfare / World War, 1st

Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning

Role range: 1914-1918

Pour le Merite

General · Mulhouse-Fermany · Warfare / World War, 1st

Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning

Role range: 1914-1918

Records, sources and methodology

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