I am very grateful to Dr Seligmann for his positive assessment and detailed analysis of my book, and for placing my work within a wider historiographical context. His thoughtful review reassures me that the reason why the younger Moltke had - until recently - been marginalised was not because he was not worthy of study and that my views regarding his central role in the pre-war years are supported by the available evidence. I am glad that Dr Seligmann found my arguments convincing and would like to thank him for this encouraging review.

June 2001