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Alexander von Kluck was born on May 20, 1846. He was born in Munster, Westphalia. He was the fifth of six sons.
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He joined the Prussian army in time to serve in the seven-week war.The war began on June 14,1866. The war last 2 months and 9 days.
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He was responsible for three northern flank armies.He was wounded twice at Colombey.
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He was made General of Infantry. While he was General of Infantry and Commander of I. Army Corps he received his title of nobility in 1909.
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He became he became inspector general of the Seventh Army District. Saw active military service at an early age during the Seven Weeks' War.
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He commanded the German First Army during the WW1. Specially in the Schlieffen Plan offensive against Paris at the start of the war.
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Alexander seized Brussels. von Kluck was nearly successful in beating France, his forces being stopped only 13 miles from the French capital in the First Battle of the Marne from September 6-9 1914.
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Alexander von Kluck was a German General during World War 1. He commanded the first army in the German attack against Paris.
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He injures his leg. He had a severe shrapnel wound in his leg.The following year he retires.
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von Kluck retires. Then he publishes his story of the Paris attack. After that he goes to live in Berlin, Germany
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The French learned of Kluck's change in course on September 3. He oversaw the French war. He was placed in command in France during the war.
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Maunoury attacked Kluck's right flank, marking the opening of the First Battle of Marne.This happened during the First Battle of the Marne. When Kluck turned against them a 30-mile gap opened between them.
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Alexander von Kluck died on October 19, 1934. He was currently living in Berlin. He was buried at Sudwestkirchhof in Stahnsdorf.
