Friedrich Christoph von Saldern: Biography, Facts and Career
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Friedrich Christoph von Saldern (2 January 1719 – 14 March 1785) was a Prussian general and military writer. He proved his organizational mettle with the battlefield clean up after Liegnitz in 1760. At the Battle of Torgau he proved his tactical and command mettle in the assault Austrian lines, which changed the course of the battle. His refusal to sack Hubertusburg in 1763 led to his resignation from the army. Despite retirement from command, however, Frederick the Great promoted him to lieutenant general and made him inspector of troops. Saldern wrote at least two missives on infantry tactics. He received the Order Pour le Mérite and the Order of the Black Eagle; in 1851, his name was included on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great.
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- Full name: Friedrich Christoph von Saldern
- Born: 1719-01-02
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q108181
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Who is Friedrich Christoph von Saldern?
Friedrich Christoph von Saldern (2 January 1719 – 14 March 1785) was a Prussian general and military writer.
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Friedrich Christoph von Saldern was born on 1719-01-02.
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