Total War: Erich Von Ludendorff

A Comprehensive Biography of the German General

Erich von Ludendorff was one of the most influential military leaders of the 20th century. As Chief of the German General Staff during World War I, he was responsible for some of the most significant victories of the war, including the Battle of Tannenberg and the Battle of the Marne. However, he was also responsible for some of the most disastrous defeats, including the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme.

In this comprehensive biography, historian Holger Afflerbach provides a detailed account of Ludendorff's life and career. Afflerbach draws on a wide range of sources, including Ludendorff's own writings, to create a complex and nuanced portrait of a man who was both brilliant and flawed.

Ludendorff's Early Life and Career

Erich von Ludendorff was born in 1865 in Kruszewnia, Prussia. He was the son of a Prussian army officer, and he was raised in a military environment. Ludendorff attended the Prussian Military Academy, and he graduated at the top of his class.

After graduating from the Military Academy, Ludendorff served in the German army for several years. He saw action in the Franco-Prussian War, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By the outbreak of World War I, Ludendorff was a general.

Ludendorff's Role in World War I

At the outbreak of World War I, Ludendorff was appointed Chief of the German General Staff. He was responsible for planning and executing the German war effort. Ludendorff was a brilliant strategist, and he was responsible for some of the most significant German victories of the war.

However, Ludendorff was also a ruthless leader. He was willing to sacrifice the lives of his soldiers in order to achieve victory. This led to some of the most disastrous defeats of the war, including the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme.

Ludendorff's Later Life

After the war, Ludendorff was dismissed from the German army. He went on to become a vocal critic of the Weimar Republic. He also became involved in right-wing politics, and he was a supporter of Adolf Hitler.

Ludendorff died in 1937. He is considered to be one of the most influential military leaders of the 20th century.

Why You Should Read This Book

This book is a comprehensive and well-written biography of Erich von Ludendorff. Afflerbach provides a detailed account of Ludendorff's life and career, and he does an excellent job of capturing the complexity of his character. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of World War I.

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