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Yorck entered the Prussian army in 1772, but after seven years ' service was cashiered for disobedience, having criticized his superior for his recruiting methods.

Entering Dutch service three years later he took part in the operations of 1783-84 in the East Indies as captain.

He took part with the French army in a battle against British troops in Cape Town.

Returning to Prussia in 1785 he was, on the death of Frederick the Great, reinstated in his old service, and in 1794 took part in the operations in Poland during the Kościuszko Uprising, distinguishing himself especially at Szczekociny.