Alfred von Waldersee

ModernGeneralGermany1832 — 1904

Moltke successor, Boxer Rebellion commander.

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Quick Facts

Born

1832

Died

1904

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)81

Influence (20%)75

Legacy (20%)61

Leadership (15%)81

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score70.0

Alfred von Waldersee — Complete Timeline

1888 AD

Appointment as Chief of the German General StaffPolitical Action◆ Major

Waldersee succeeded the elder Moltke as Chief of the German General Staff. He held the position until 1891. His tenure was marked by advocacy for a preventive war against Russia, which was not adopted by Chancellor Bismarck. He was known for his political ambitions and close ties to the Kaiser.

General StaffMilitary LeadershipPreventive War

Impact: national

1900 AD

Command of the International Relief Expedition in ChinaWar◆ Major

Waldersee was appointed Supreme Commander of the Eight-Nation Alliance forces during the Boxer Rebellion. He arrived in China after the relief of the legations in Beijing. His command oversaw punitive expeditions and the signing of the Boxer Protocol, which imposed heavy indemnities on China.

Boxer RebellionColonial WarInternational Coalition

Impact: globaldestructive