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Ernst
Rudolf Max Edler von der Planitz
(04.07.1836 - 30.11.1910)
place of birth: Dresden
Königreich
Preußen: Gen-Insp. Kav,
Generaloberst
Although born and raised in Dresden, Ernst Edler von der Planitz served as a
Prussian cavalry officer for more than 50 years, ultimately heading up Prussia's
cavalry inspectorate. After completing cadet training in Potsdam and Berlin,
Ernst was commissioned in 1855 as a Sekonde-Lieutenant in the 2.
Dragoner-Regiment (Dragoons). As Prussia took up arms against Austria in 1866,
Planitz lead a squadron within his dragoon regiment. He and his troops saw
action during battles in Glistschin and Königgrätz.
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71,
von der Planitz functioned as a staff officer in Prussian Great Headquarters,
and was thus a first-hand participant in the Siege of Paris. In the
inter-war years, von der Planitz continued a natural career progression,
commanding the Garde-Kavallerie-Brigade and Garde-Kavallerie Division. In April
1898, he was tasked with heading up the newly-formed General-Inspektion der
Preussischen Kavallerie, the Prussian Cavalry
Inspectorate in Berlin, a posting he maintained for nine years. General von der
Planitz was also in charge of Prussia's Cavalry Commission during this time. He
retired from active duty at the beginning of 1907. Ernst's older brother Max
also served the Prussian Army as a General der Artillerie.
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