Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847, the son of an officer in the Prussian army. ... For the rest of his life, Hindenburg would dislike and distrust revolutionaries of any kind. ...
Career, Part I
Hindenburg started as a second lieutenant in the Third Prussian Guard Regiment, before the state of Germany existed. ...
Hindenburg had graduated from the Cadet Corps at Berlin on April 7, 1866, just in time to participate in this second war. On June 28, 1866, Hindenburg fought in a real engagement for the first time, in what was to be known as the Battle of Soor, on an offensive into Austrian territory. ... Hindenburg proved his mettle as the ideal soldier, unaffected by the horrors of war. ... Hindenburg himself suffered a bullet that grazed his helmet, which he kept as a proud reminder. ...
Upon his return home, Hindenburg was overjoyed to see the masses cheering his parade in Berlin. ... Hindenburg now resided in the conquered state of Hanover. ...
Hindenburg cared nothing about politics. ... In 1873, Hindenburg entered the Military academy in Berlin and there trained to become an advanced officer. ... Hindenburg in 1911, at the age of 64. ...
Hindenburg, remembered by many politicians who met him at the Military Academy, was recalled to service. He was joined by his new chief of staff, Major General von Ludendorff. ... Germany was holding the line in the west, but under the command of the incompetent General von Prittwitz, the eastern front had essentially collapsed and was in full retreat. Only the daring actions of a fourth general, von François, prevented total defeat already. As Ludendorff briefed Hindenburg and explained his working plan, Hindenburg was delighted that they thought much the same way. ... Prittwitz was removed from his post and replaced by Hindenburg, and with Ludendorffs plans they established a secure line. ... Though Hindenburg and Ludendorff pressed on to wild success, defeating the two main Russian armies, the situation in the west was worsening. Even as Hindenburg crushed Russian forces under the direct command of the Tzar, the western assaults stalled and resulted in large casualties. ... Hindenburg, with fewer troops, guarded the eastern line, while everywhere Germany was forced to defend. ... Chief of the Army Falkenhayn endured the blame for this and finally, after replacing Moltke, the previous Chief, Falkenhayn himself was replaced by Hindenburg. The Chancellor of Germany, Hollweg, hoped that the appointment of Hindenburg would allow him to negotiate a truce.
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