Heinrich von Vietinghoff
German general (1887–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heinrich Gottfried Otto Richard von[1] Vietinghoff genannt Scheel (6 December 1887[2] – 23 February 1952[3]) was a German general (Generaloberst) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Vietinghoff commanded the German troops in German-occupied Italy in 1945.[4]
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Heinrich von Vietinghoff | |
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Born | (1887-12-06)6 December 1887 Mainz, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire |
Died | 23 February 1952(1952-02-23) (aged 64) Pfronten, Bavaria, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire
Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
Years of service | 1903–45 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Commands held | XIII Corps XXXXVI Panzer Corps 15th Army 10th Army Army Group C Army Group Courland |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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