Probably the only German officer who constantly wore a monocle, Gen. von Fritsch served throughout the World War as General Star Omer of the 4th Army and of the Ist Division of Guards, When conscription was ré-cstablishced in Germany in 1935 his exceptional military ability brought him in charge. of the reconstruction of the modern German Army. He succeeded. Baron von Hammerstein-Equord as Army chiot in 1034.
He was accused of a moral offense before his "retirement" but. was entirely exonerated in a court of honour after he had demanded that the case be heard.
He entered the army in 1698 as an ensign in the Darmst family, known for its protestant pastors.
Aiter receiving a leutenant's com: mission in 1900 von Fritsch studied at the War Academy and attained the Tank of captain in 1913. During the War he served on the German general staff, becoming a major in 1917. later became general star ameer with the th ud the Ist Guard Division. fend of the war he was on the general staff of the Air Force.
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