. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. In his instructions to Bey, Dnitz advised him to break off the engagement if presented with superior forces, but to remain aggressive. Though the text is just two paragraphs long, it represents some of his most enduring concepts. Geni requires JavaScript! Genealogy for Friedrich Ludewig Scharnhorst (c.1719 - 1752) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. [7][77] The ship sank in approximately 290m (950ft) of water. Admiral Burnett, commanding the three cruisers Norfolk, Belfast, and Sheffield escorting Convoy JW 55B, placed his ships between the convoy and Scharnhorst's expected direction of attack. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau participated in Operation Weserbung (AprilJune 1940), the German invasion of Norway. The ship had an armored deck that was 20 to 40mm (0.79 to 1.57in) thick on the flat portion, increasing to 105mm (4.1in) on downward-sloping sides that connected to the bottom of the belt. 866-428-0005. When the officer in the General Staff has received a good education in times of peace, in times of war he will quickly become useful in many roles. The forward and rear gun turrets were temporarily disabled, along with half of her anti-aircraft battery. Hon deltog i slaget vid Barents hav 1942 och i slaget vid Nordkap 1943. By December, only two of the three shafts were operational and a complete overhaul of the propulsion system was required. [45] The British failed to detect their departure, as the submarine that had been tasked with observing the port had withdrawn to recharge its batteries. Five minutes after opening fire, one of Duke of York's 14in (35.6cm) shells struck Scharnhorst abreast of her forward gun turret. [4], She was armed with a main battery of nine 28cm (11.1in) L/54.5 guns arranged in three triple gun turrets: two turrets were placed forward in a superfiring arrangement (Anton and Bruno), and one aft (Caesar). Carl von Clausewitz. The two battleships steamed off to the northwest to search for more shipping. More on Tiedemann, see Paret, Clausewitz and the State, 186-188 and 225, and Vanya Eftimova Bellinger, Marie von Clausewitz: The Woman Behind the Making of ON WAR (New York: Oxford University Press USA, 2015), 127-128. [32], On 6 February, the two ships refueled from the tanker Schlettstadt south of Cape Farewell. The design also enabled the ship to be up-gunned with six 15-inch guns, which never took place. [54], On 25 November 1943 Scharnhorst carried out a two-hour full-power trial achieving 29.6 knots (54.8km/h; 34.1mph) and it was noted that her draught had increased by over 0.5 metres (1.6ft) from her 1940 trials where she had attained 31.14 knots (57.67km/h; 35.84mph). 9, No. Scharnhorst harbored a deep conviction that education and knowledge could empower officers and help them navigate a complex field. [48][49], Scharnhorst did not make the voyage unscathed, however; at 15:31 she struck an air-dropped magnetic mine in the mouth of the Scheldt, abreast of the forward superfiring turret. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. After locating a large submerged object, the research team then used the Royal Norwegian Navy's underwater recovery vessel HNoMSTyr to examine the object visually. [17] Henry Kissinger, A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh, and the Problems of Peace, 1812-1822 (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1973), 49. [7] He also began publishing journals, first Militair Bibliothek (1782-1784), then Bibliothek fr Officiere (1785), and finally the most famous, Neues Militrisches Journal (1797-1805), aiming at those interested in broadening their understanding of the military profession. The blast also damaged the fuel oil pumps and the bearings in the turbo-generators, which brought the ship to a halt. [47] The fighters flew at masthead-height to avoid detection by the British radar network. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ). She was powered by three Brown, Boveri & Cie geared steam turbines, which developed a total of 159,551shp; 118,977kW and yielded a maximum speed of 31.5 knots (58.3km/h; 36.2mph) on speed trials. Echoing his mentors approach to teaching in On War, Clausewitz wrote that theory is meant to educate the mind of the future commander, or, more accurately, to guide him in his self-education, not to accompany him to the battlefield; just as a wise teacher guides and stimulates a young mans intellectual development, but is careful not to lead him by the hand for the rest of his life.[10]. [53] There she met Ltzow and the battleship Tirpitz. [14] Trevor N. Dupuy, A Genius For War: The German Army And General Staff, 18071945 (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1977),24. Navigating Prussias rigid social system proved to be just as treacherous. According to Clausewitz, Scharnhorst was one of the first to realize that most of the key technological and tactical changes were present before the French Revolution; it was the political upheaval that multiplied their destructive capacities. At 16:50, Duke of York opened fire at a range of 11,000m (12,000yd); Scharnhorst quickly returned the fire. [52] Another attempt to reach Norway was canceled under similar circumstances. [45], At 23:00 on 11 February, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Prinz Eugen left Brest. Friedrich Scharnhorst (1734 - 1803) How do we create a person's profile? In just three months, from a population of less than five million, Prussia had a force of approximately 130,000 troops ready for deployment, and by fall boasted some 270,000.[18]. Drag images here or select from your computer for Friedrich Fritz Fred Scharnhorst memorial. Weve updated the security on the site. Simultaneously, Scharnhorst created the Military Society (Militrische Gesellschaft), where many of the ideas and personalities would emerge that later transformed the Prussian Army and ultimately led it to its victory over Napoleon. Scharnhorst sank two ships. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? by Peter Paret and Daniel Moran. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Yet, he is primarily known as a teacher and mentor to the Wests most influential strategic thinker, Carl von Clausewitzespecially among those less versed in German language and history. At 19:45, the ship went down by the bow, with her propellers still slowly turning. [12], To fulfill his reform agenda, Scharnhorst surrounded himself with a group of talented officers, some of them his former students. This account has been disabled. Follow the logo below, and you too can contribute toThe Bridge: Enjoy what you just read? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Unlike his more famous student Clausewitz, he preferred composing short essays and often sought to publish them quickly as a way to engage in ongoing debates. Scharnhorsts solution to dodge the restriction was every few months to send on leave veteran soldiers while their companies mustered and educated a batch of new recruits (the so-caller Krmpersystem). Without Gerhard von Scharnhorst, it is unlikely there would be a Carl von Clausewitz. The veteran commander often acted as an instructor to his officers; he inspired them, befriended them, and showed them kindness. [20] Clausewitz provides a clear description of his mentors approach: Diffuseness was therefore never in evidence in his written work, for he kept correcting and revising his text until his exceptionally precise mind was entirely satisfied and not one word seemed out of place.[21] Neither did Scharnhorst make use of the vivid metaphors for which his student became famous. Both were driven off by anti-aircraft fire and fighters. Oops, something didn't work. Scharnhorst steamed to Gotenhafen in late October for a new rudder, the design of which was based on the lessons learned from the torpedoing of Prinz Eugen and Ltzow earlier in the year. The most famous act of the turbulent era, the Oktoberedikt from 1807, aimed at overhauling the ineffective and backward Prussian agrarian system and releasing the economic and patriotic energies of its subjects. Scharnhorst took on a list of one degree and was down by the bows by a meter. His hometown Bordenau is just fifteen miles outside of Hanover. The original straight stem was replaced with a raised "Atlantic bow." Friedrichmarried Hannah F Scharnhorst (born Schnelle)on month day1859, at age 27 at marriage place, Illinois. For the latter requires judgement, which is developed through repeated study of military incidents, and a great amount of past facts that we have to keep in mind. While waiting outside the port, Admiral Ciliax returned to the ship. The Education of the Enlightened Soldier. MCU Journal Vol. [40][41][42], Two of the 454kg bombs hit amidships between the 15cm and 10.5cm gun turrets; both failed to explode and instead penetrated the ship completely. Heavy winds caused significant structural damage that evening, and flooding contaminated a portion of Scharnhorst's fuel stores. After a day of steaming west, the ships turned south and rendezvoused with Admiral Hipper on 12 April. At 05:18, the British battlecruiser shifted fire to Scharnhorst, which maneuvered to avoid the falling shells. In 1808, the commission announced sweeping measures, including: appointments based on meritocracy and a phasing-out of the nobilitys privileged access over the officer corps; a new emphasis on education and training; and abandonment of the most severe corporal punishments. Scharnhorst was, first and foremost, a military educator seeking to instruct and inspire the average officer who might never rise to the professions top or grow to become a shrewd strategic thinker, but still strived to give his best. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Try again later. cemeteries found in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Michael Schoy. She managed to add 5,000m (5,500yd) to the distance between her and Duke of York, while straddling the ship with several salvos. [3] Her standard crew numbered 56 officers and 1,613 enlisted men, augmented during the war to 60 officers and 1,780 men. [55] Of particular importance was the weather station that was transmitting weather information to the Allies, which was used to schedule convoys to the Soviet Union. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. He received a wound in the foot in the Battle of Grossgrschen on May 2, 1813, not serious enough to stop him from traveling on a diplomatic mission. 23 . 1255/56 (Jahreswechsel Juli) thiopischer Kalender. You can find a more recent study of Clausewitz and his relationship with Scharnhorst in Donald Stokers biography of Clausewitz too, Donald Stoker, Clausewitz: His Life and Work (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014), 28-32, 73-77 and 151-165. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Scharnhorst, however, did not live to see the fruits of his efforts. She was the lead ship of her class, which included her sister ship Gneisenau. [16], The destruction of the Grande Arme in Russia in 1812 finally provided Prussian reformers with an opportunity to create the long-sought peoples army. Bey planned to attack the convoy at 10:00 on 26 December if the conditions were favorable for the attack. Scharnhorst displaced 32,100 long tons (32,600t) at standard displacement and 38,100 long tons (38,700t) at full load. The rear turret was disabled and 48 men were killed. There was an error deleting this problem. [20] Original title Entwickelung der allgemeinen Ursachen des Glcks der Franzosen in dem Revolutionskriege, und insbesondere in den Feldzgen von 1794. You can find its modern German version for instance in Gerhard von Scharnhorst, Ausgewhlte Schriften, edited by Ursula von Gersdorff Osnabrck: Biblio Verlag, 1983), 47-110. Almost nothing of his extensive literary estate is translated into English, however. [10] Carl von Clausewitz, On War, edited and translated by Michael Howard and Peter Paret (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1989), 141. As a famed officer enjoying offers from other German states, Scharnhorst began negotiations with Prussia for a transfer. [36], After repairs were completed in July, Scharnhorst went to La Pallice for trials on the 21st, where she easily steamed at 30 knots (56km/h; 35mph). Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 1989. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The blast damaged the ship's circuit breakers and knocked out her electrical system for 20minutes. Unbeknown to the Germans, the British were able to read the ciphered Enigma radio transmissions between Scharnhorst and the Fleet Command; Admirals Robert Burnett and Bruce Fraser were aware of Bey's plan for the attack on the convoy and could position their forces accordingly. [13], By 17:16, Rawalpindi was burning badly and in the process of sinking. Hoffmann served as the ship's captain until 1942. [25] The two destroyers attempted to cover Glorious with smoke screens, but the German battleships could track the carrier with their radar. The German warships were protected by poor visibility, however, and the three ships safely reached port later that day. [60] By December 1943, the German Army was forced into continuous retreat. Count Wilhelm zu Schaumburg-Lippe was himself one of the eighteenth centurys advanced military thinkers and educators. Reorganisation by Carl Rchling (Wikimedia). General Gerhard von Scharnhorst: Mentor of Clausewitz and Father of the Prussian-German General Staff. Canadian Defense Forces Publication. The German force quickly fled north before using inclement weather to make the dash south through the North Sea. The Scharnhorst family was not noble; they were free peasants, and his father served as a non-commissioned officer in the Hanoverian Army. The modifications were completed by November 1939, by which time the ship was finally fully operational. With a clear aspiration of becoming an officer, in 1773, at age 17, Scharnhorst entered the school located in Fortress Wilhlemstein.[3]. Heavy seas and the high speed with which the pair of battleships escaped caused them to ship large amounts of water forward. Meanwhile, the five German destroyers continued searching for the convoy without success. Shell splinters rained on Duke of York and disabled the fire-control radar. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The following day a reconnaissance plane from RAF Coastal Command spotted the ship, and a raid by twelve Hudson bombers took place on 11 June. New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry merges family secrets with suspense on the world stage, as darkness bubbles under the surface of a Europe on the brink of change. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [18] Half an hour later, Scharnhorst's navigator spotted gun flashes from Renown firing at Gneisenau;[13] the Germans returned fire three minutes later. Her occupation was Keeping House. The only book-length study of Scharnhorsts legacy in English, Charles Edward Whites The Enlightened Soldier: Scharnhorst and the Militrische Gesellschaft in Berlin, 1801-1805, offers sizable extracts out of his writings. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Captain Otto Ciliax , Captain of the German battleship 'Scharnhorst', carries out an inspection of the crew, circa 1939. The second 28cm round struck the ship's "X" barbette and disabled the turret. He passed away on 29 APR 1889. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Through reminiscences of a hundred possible but unlikely disasters, they make the general they support anxious. An officer with extraordinary talents and intellect, and an even more remarkable fate, Scharnhorst forever changed the path of the Prussian Army, molded the idea of the Prusso-German General Staff, and forged some of the most influential concepts in the realm of military theory and practice. By 18:26 the range had fallen to 24,100m (26,400yd; 15.0mi), and Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were firing full salvos at the carrier. Scharnhorst), Circa 1719 - Hannverschen, Bremen, Prussia, Mar 28 1752 - Eggestedt, Lesum Parish, Bremen, Prussia, Becke Margrethe Gloistein (born Scharnhorst), Eggestedt, Schwanewede, Osterholz, Lower Saxony, Germany, Death of Friedrich Ludewig Scharnhorst at Eggestedt. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. The explosive shock caused serious damage; turret Bruno was jammed, as were the twin and single 15cm mounts on the port side. Forced to take refuge in the furthest corner of his state, the city of Kningberg in East Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm finally embraced a far-reaching reform agenda. [6] In October 1943,[7] shortly before Scharnhorst's last mission, Hffmeier was replaced by KzS Fritz Hintze,[8] who was killed during the ship's final battle. The joints with the torpedo bulkhead were weakened enough to cause leaking. There is a problem with your email/password. During the maneuvers, she collided with the German submarineU-523, which caused damage that necessitated dry-docking for repairs. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. [5] It would be this generous behavior Scharnhorst would replicate later when interacting with students and subordinates. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [50], While the ship was immobilized, Admiral Ciliax transferred to Z29. The two ships then refueled from the tankers Uckermark and Ermland on 12 March. Learn more about merges. The subjects had to become citizens of the state and this new political reality, eager to defend that state. [9] Anonymous (Marie von Clausewitz), Erinnerung an den General Clausewitz und sein Verhltnis zu Scharnhorst, Historisch-Politische Zeitschrift, Vol. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [18] Paret, Clausewitz and the State, 235. After receiving only fragmentary education, the teenage boy was provided with a tutor and prepared to enter the military academy of Count Wilhelm in the neighboring principality of Schaumburg-Lippe. Try again. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In early January 1943, the ship was back in service, and after trials, left Germany on 7 January in company with Prinz Eugen and five destroyers. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In early 1942, after British bombing raids, the two ships made the Channel Dash up the English Channel from occupied France to Germany. 1799/1800 (11./12. As Scharnhorsts life and legacy remain less known than Clausewitzs, the following passages also offer a brief introduction. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. [13], Following the completion of repairs, Scharnhorst went into the Baltic Sea for gunnery training. Mobile number (517) 944-0346 . Johann HeinrichDietrich Friedrich Scharnhorst (1812 - 1889) Photos: 5 Records: 45 Born in Eilvese, Kreis Hannover, Deutschalnd on 19 NOV 1812 to Johann Heinrich Scharnhorst and Dorothee Jrgens. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 1807. Temporary repairs allowed Scharnhorst to return to 22 knots (41km/h; 25mph). But without a good education in times of peace, an officer in the General Staff will never achieve anything significant in war. In English John T. Kuehn offers a concise discussion of Scharnhorsts reforms, see John T. Kuehn, Napoleonic Warfare: The Operational Art of the Great Campaigns (Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, 2015), 174-176. I have often seen how deficient, in terms of providing advice, those perform who apply only the facts they have personally experienced. Catharina was born circa 1744. [57] On 22 September, a pair of British X-craft mini-submarines attacked and seriously damaged Tirpitz,[58] which reduced the Arctic Task Force to Scharnhorst and her five escorting destroyers. I hope that any of you who are ever called upon to lead a ship into action against an opponent many times superior, will command your ship as gallantly as the Scharnhorst was commanded today. The water was quickly drained from turret Bruno's magazine. The two ships were forced to put into port during the storm: Scharnhorst went to Gotenhafen while Gneisenau went to Kiel for repairs. [34] He instead turned toward the mid-Atlantic, where Scharnhorst sank the Greek cargo ship Marathon. The other seven made it past the air defenses and attacked Scharnhorst, but only scored one hit, and the bomb failed to detonate. Header Image: Portrait of General Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst painted by the Circle of Friedrich Bury (Wikimedia). Several days later, the main body of the convoy was located, and Scharnhorst sank another seven ships totaling 27,277 tons. Scharnhorst's commander, KzS Hoffmann, however, closed to 23,000m (25,000yd) in an attempt to lure Ramillies away from the convoy so that Gneisenau could attack the convoy. Scharnhorst and several destroyers sortied from Norway to attack a convoy but British naval patrols intercepted the German force. Extensive damage from shellfire and torpedoes is evident; the bow was blown off, presumably from a magazine explosion in the forward turrets, and lies in a tangled mass of steel some distance from the rest of the hull. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [16] Early on 9 April, the two ships encountered the British battlecruiser HMS Renown. Prussia was still in the midst of its decade of neutrality, when after the Peace of Basel in 1795 it observed from a safer distance the continuing Revolutionary Wars and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Partial power was eventually restored to the starboard turbine, which allowed speed to be increased to 14 knots (26km/h; 16mph). [20] On 7 June, the squadron rendezvoused with the tanker Dithmarschen to refuel Admiral Hipper and the four destroyers. [57] The Germans were concerned with developments in Allied radar-directed fire control, which allowed British battleships to fire with great accuracy in the darkness; German radar capabilities lagged behind those of their opponents. [31], Following the completion of repairs, Scharnhorst underwent trials in the Baltic before returning to Kiel in December 1940. Her characteristics are very cruiser-like: top speed above 30 knots with a decent rudder shift time, plus a smaller-caliber main battery than other battleships that trades alpha damage and penetration for good rate of fire and muzzle velocity. [68] The first shell hit the forward superstructure and disabled Norfolk's gunnery radar. These rescue operations were interrupted by the appearance of the cruiser Newcastle. Friedrich Scharnhorst in Neustadt, reviews by real people. [15] Later, in the 1813-1814 Campaign, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Boyen, Grolman, and Clausewitz would be deployed as chiefs of staff for various armies and corps and prove the systems viability. In 1800, he accepted Friedrich Wilhelm III's offer of elevation to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and ennoblement. The aft radar, which possessed only a limited forward arc, was the ship's only remaining radar capability. by Peter Paret and Daniel Moran (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992), 101. When the king finally switched sides in the spring of 1813, Scharnhorst swiftly unfolded the plans for mass mobilization prepared by his circle. While furthering his own education, "learning by teaching" is Michael Schoy's phrase, he gained a reputation as a pioneering military educator. MDHHS-InspectorGeneral@michigan.gov. A system error has occurred. Napoleon expected that a series of fast defeats and costly battles would knock either Russia or Prussia out of the war, but they did not falter. The second torpedo hit the ship on the port side and caused some minor flooding, and the third struck toward the rear of the ship and damaged the port propeller shaft. On the 8th, a serious internal explosion occurred in the aft auxiliary machinery space above the armor deck. Failed to remove flower. As Acasta sank, one of the 4 torpedoes she had fired hit Scharnhorst at 19:39. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Burnett chose to keep his distance and shadow Scharnhorst with radar while Fraser made his way to the scene in Duke of York. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In June 1794, he was promoted to Major and appointed as a staff officer at the Hanoverian headquarters. Landline number (734) 769-8259 . [2] We will offer the first English translations of some of these texts. Distilling seemingly timeless principles of war and claiming that they constituted the secret of the Corsicans astounding victories, Dietrich Heinrich von Blow, Mathieu Dumas, and Antoine-Henri Jomini became best-selling authors. German aircraft arrived later to jam British radar with chaff. Another feature of the Prussian General System was that the chief of staff served not as a mere translator and executor of his commanders wishesas was the case for Napoleon and Berthierbut as his closest partner and adviser. During the repair process, the aircraft catapult that had been installed on the rear gun turret was removed. [18] Scharnhorst's radar malfunctioned, which prevented her from being able to effectively engage Renown during the battle. [50] The engine room crews managed to restart the first turbine at 15:49, nearly twenty minutes after the mine explosion. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Vice Admiral Otto Ciliax, Scharnhorst's first commander, was given command of the operation. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. They would, perhaps, never dare an audacious thought because no similar case from history, crowned with success, gives them the necessary confidence. This quest for raising the bar might not produce a once-in-a-lifetime military genius with predictable regularity, but Scharnhorst believed it would inevitably lead to a qualitative change and institutionalize excellence. Johann was born on July 23 1748, in Bordenau, Hannover, Preussen, Germany. In early 1943, Scharnhorst joined the Bismarck-class battleship Tirpitz in Norway to interdict Allied convoys to the Soviet Union. 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