Gerhard von Scharnhorst

Scharnhorst was appointed to lead the Prussian Military Reorganization Commission after Prussia's defeat by Napoleon. He began reforming the army, introducing merit-based promotion and modern tactics.

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Scharnhorst was wounded at the Battle of Lutzen while serving as chief of staff. He died from his wounds a few days later, becoming a martyr for Prussian military reform.