Birth of Alfred Graf von Schlieffen
Birth of Alfred Graf von Schlieffen
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Alfred Graf von Schlieffen Biography and Timeline
Follow Alfred Graf von Schlieffen through 10 dated historical records for Germany.
Alfred Graf von Schlieffen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1833–1913Years on this page
1833
1884
General Staff
Appointed Head of the military history section of the General Staff
1891
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
1905
Schlieffen Plan
Draws up a strategy for avoiding war on 2 fronts by invading France then Russia
1906
Retirement
Schlieffen retires after 53 yrs of service
1911
Field Marshal Promotion
Is promoted to field marshal while already retired.
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
Honorary Senior Rank
Receives the army's highest rank for his long military service.
1912
Schlieffen Plan
The right should be 8 times stronger than the left. The right should arc through Belgium to encircle Paris & the left hold Lorraine. Revises the Schlieffen Plan by invading France on 2 fronts & then invading Russia
1913
Death of Alfred Graf von Schlieffen
Death of Alfred Graf von Schlieffen
Records, sources and methodology
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