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Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, the German general who was defeated in the early WW1 Marne campaign, was apparently awarded "Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order"(An honor bestowed for ones personal service to the commonwealth, the UK) ... How can this be true?

by /u/[deleted] in /r/AskHistorians

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