Adalbert von Bredow

Friedrich William Adalbert von Bredow (24 May 1814 – 3 March 1890) was a German cavalry officer.

Born in Briesen, he joined the military in 1832. He is best known as a hero of the Franco-Prussian War after the battle of Mars-la-Tour on August 16, 1870. During this battle he commanded the Prussian 12th Cavalry Brigade on one of the last successful cavalry charges in warfare. Before his assault von Bredow stated of that "it will cost what it will." "Von Bredow's Death Ride" resulted in massive casualties on the Prussian forces but he managed to defeat a French force that outnumbered the Prussians four to one.^[1]

^ Michael Howard: The Franco-Prussian War. The German Invasion of France, 1870-1871. London 2001. Page 156-157.

Literature

Michael Howard: The Franco-Prussian War. The German Invasion of France, 1870-1871. London 2001.

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Name	Bredow, Adalbert von
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Date of birth	24 May 1814
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Date of death	3 March 1890
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