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Kraft Hohenlohe-IngelfingenPrussian artillery general, military writer from the Hohenlohe family.
Date of Birth: 16.01.1892
Country:  Germany |
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Prince Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen: Prussian Artillery General and Military Writer
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich August of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen was born on January 2, 1827, in Kożuchów, Upper Silesia. The son of Prince Adolf of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen, he received his education at the Artillery School and the Engineering School in Berlin.
Hohenlohe began his military career in 1845. He participated in the suppression of the Berlin riots in 1848 and later attended the War Academy from 1850 to 1853. In 1854, he served as military attaché in Vienna. By 1858, he had risen to the rank of major.
During the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, Hohenlohe commanded the Guards Reserve Artillery and distinguished himself at the Battle of Königgrätz, where he captured the Chlum Heights. In 1868, he was appointed commander of the Guards Artillery Brigade.
In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, Hohenlohe served as Chief of Artillery for the Prussian Guards Corps. He played a significant role in the battles of Saint-Privat and Sedan and commanded the siege artillery during the siege of Paris. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the Russian Order of St. George 4th Class on December 27, 1870.
Following the war, Hohenlohe held various high-ranking positions, including commander of the 12th Infantry Division (1873), Adjutant General (1875), and General of the Infantry (1883). In 1889, he was promoted to General of the Artillery.
Hohenlohe made numerous contributions to military literature, including:
"Letters on Artillery"
"Conversations on Cavalry"His memoirs, "Aus meinem Leben" (4 volumes), published posthumously from 1897 to 1907.
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich August of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen passed away on January 16, 1892, in Dresden. His writings and memoirs provide valuable insights into the period from 1848 to 1871.
