Soon he was joined by Max Bauer , a brilliant artillery officer , who became a close friend .
Next he joined the Great General Staff in Berlin , which was commanded by Alfred von Schlieffen , Ludendorff directed the Second or Mobilization Section from 1904 -- 13 .
Soon Ludendorff was joined by Max Bauer , a brilliant artillery officer , who became a close friend .
Next he joined the Great General Staff in Berlin , which was commanded by Alfred von Schlieffen , Ludendorff directed the Second or Mobilization Section from 1904 -- 13 .