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Birth date
Alexander von Kluck was born on May 20, 1846. He was born in Munster, Westphalia. He was the fifth of six sons. -
Seven Weeks War of 1866
He joined the Prussian army in time to serve in the seven-week war.The war began on June 14,1866. The war last 2 months and 9 days. -
Commander
He was responsible for three northern flank armies.He was wounded twice at Colombey. -
Rank
He was made General of Infantry. While he was General of Infantry and Commander of I. Army Corps he received his title of nobility in 1909. -
Seventh Army District
He became he became inspector general of the Seventh Army District. Saw active military service at an early age during the Seven Weeks' War. -
First World War
He commanded the German First Army during the WW1. Specially in the Schlieffen Plan offensive against Paris at the start of the war. -
Captured
Alexander seized Brussels. von Kluck was nearly successful in beating France, his forces being stopped only 13 miles from the French capital in the First Battle of the Marne from September 6-9 1914. -
World War 1
Alexander von Kluck was a German General during World War 1. He commanded the first army in the German attack against Paris. -
Wounded
He injures his leg. He had a severe shrapnel wound in his leg.The following year he retires. -
Retirement
von Kluck retires. Then he publishes his story of the Paris attack. After that he goes to live in Berlin, Germany -
French
The French learned of Kluck's change in course on September 3. He oversaw the French war. He was placed in command in France during the war. -
Maunoury Attack
Maunoury attacked Kluck's right flank, marking the opening of the First Battle of Marne.This happened during the First Battle of the Marne. When Kluck turned against them a 30-mile gap opened between them. -
Death
Alexander von Kluck died on October 19, 1934. He was currently living in Berlin. He was buried at Sudwestkirchhof in Stahnsdorf.
