Erich Ludendorff

Erich Ludendorff was a German general and politician who served as the Minister of War from 1916 to 1918. He was a key figure in the German military during World War I and played a significant role in the country's defeat. After the war, Ludendorff became a prominent figure in the German nationalist movement and was a key advisor to Adolf Hitler. He was a vocal advocate for the Beer Hall Putsch and was a key witness in the trial that followed.