Rudolf Sieckenius
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Rudolf Alexander Karl Wilhelm Sieckenius (18 August 1896[2] – 29 April 1945) was a German Generalmajor during World War II who commanded the 16 Panzer Division during Operation Avalanche (Salerno Landings) in September 1943. Despite his widely acknowledged success, which almost resulted in the Allies being pushed back into the sea, Sieckenius was made a scapegoat and sidelined until his death during the Battle of Berlin, when he commanded the 391st Wehrmacht security division.
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Rudolf Sieckenius | |
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Born | (1896-08-18)18 August 1896 Ludwigsthal, Province of Silesia, German Empire (now Ludvíkov, Poland) |
Died | 29 April 1945(1945-04-29) (aged 48) Märkisch Buchholz,[1] Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 2nd Panzer Regiment 16 Panzer Division 263 Infantry Division 391 Sicherungs Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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