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Count von Waldersee
Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Walderse (April 1832 ??March 1904) setting out for the front from Shanghai. He was a German field marshal who became Chief of the Imperial German General Staff. He is seen holding his field-marshal's baton. Date: 1900
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In this evocative photograph, Count Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl von Waldersee (1832-1904) is captured as he sets out for the front from Shanghai, China, in 1900. The German field marshal, dressed in his full military regalia, holds his field-marshal's baton with an air of determination and resolve. At the time, Waldersee was serving as the Chief of the Imperial German General Staff, a position he had held since 1891. The image offers a glimpse into the upper echelons of the German military during the late 19th century. Waldersee's impeccably tailored uniform, complete with decorations and insignia, speaks to his distinguished military career and high social standing. The photograph also reveals the grandeur and opulence of the military establishment during this period, with the Count's entourage of officers and staff following closely behind him. The year 1900 marked a significant moment in Waldersee's military career, as he led the German forces during the Boxer Rebellion in China. The rebellion, which began in 1898, was a violent uprising against foreign influence in China, particularly from European powers. Waldersee's successful campaign against the rebels solidified his reputation as a skilled military commander and further cemented his position within the German military hierarchy. The photograph, taken from the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd collection, provides a fascinating window into the past, offering insights into the people, events, and history of this pivotal moment in German military history.
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