sep 23, 1923 - Mackensen Appointed Generalfeldmarschall
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After the Welkrieg August von Mackensen was among the most highly decorated wartime commanders. Having avoided overly close ties with de-facto dictator Erich Ludendorff, Mackensen was not associated with the Osthilfeskandal. Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, after his selection as Chancellor of Germany, suggested Mackensen as the new head of the Deutsches Heer. The Kaiser appointed mackensen to his current position on 23 September 1923.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 23, 1923
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~ 101 years ago