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Where did Helmuth von Moltke travel during his service in the Ottoman Empire?
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Helmuth von Moltke
Helmuth von Moltke, 1871
During his service in the Ottoman Empire, which began in late 1835 when he was sent to advise Sultan Mahmud II on military modernization, Helmuth von Moltke traveled to several regions.1
His travels included:
- Istanbul: Where he performed initial work for the Turkish service.1
- The Balkans: Where he conducted travels following his time in Istanbul.1
- Armenia: Where he traveled in 1838 to assist Turkish forces preparing for an offensive against Egyptian invaders in Syria.1