Werner Eduard Fritz von Blomberg was a leading member of the German Army until January 1938. Born in Stargard, Pomerania, German Empire, Werner von Blomberg joined the army at a young age and attended Germany's Kriegsakademie in 1904. After graduating in 1907, Blomberg entered the General Staff in 1908. Serving with distinction on the Western Front during World War I, Blomberg was awarded the Pour le Mérite. Wikipedia
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