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Karl Mack Von Leiberich

Karl Mack von Leiberich (1752-1828), commonly known as Karl Mack, was an Austrian field marshal and military strategist who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He is best known for his innovative military tactics and his role in the early campaigns against the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies. In Hebrew, his name can be translated as קארל מק פון ליבריך. In German, his full title is often rendered as Karl Mack von Leiberich, Freiherr Mack von Leiberich, with "Freiherr" being a German noble title equivalent to a baron. Mack's strategic reforms, such as the division of armies into corps, significantly influenced modern military organization. Despite his notable contributions, his career was marked by both triumphs and controversies, including his defeat at the Battle of Ulm in 1805, which led to his capture by Napoleon Bonaparte. Mack's legacy endures in military history as a pioneer of operational art and maneuver warfare.