The Moltke Monument can refer to any number of monuments dedicated to the various members of the Moltke family, a prominent German noble family. The most famous member of this family is Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (1800–1891), who served as the Chief of Staff of the Prussian General Staff from 1857 to 1888 and is often associated with the monuments dedicated in his honor.

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder is renowned for his military strategies and reforms that greatly contributed to Prussia’s military successes during the second half of the 19th century, particularly in the wars against Denmark (1864), Austria (1866), and France (1870–71). His concepts of decentralized command and the use of railway networks for rapid troop movements were innovative for the time and have had a lasting impact on military strategy.

Monuments to Helmuth von Moltke are found in various locations in Germany, and they usually depict him in military uniform, often with a contemplative or commanding expression that reflects his reputation as a strategic thinker. One such monument is located in Berlin, which was designed by the sculptor Joseph Uphues and unveiled in 1905. This monument stood in front of the Berliner Stadtschloss (Berlin City Palace) until it was dismantled in 1950 by the GDR government. Parts of the monument have been preserved and are on display at the Spandau Citadel.

The Moltke Monument in Berlin was significant as it symbolized the esteem in which Moltke was held and served as a reminder of Prussia’s military prowess and the unification of Germany. Monuments like this also play a role in the collective memory and identity of a nation, commemorating figures who have contributed to its history.