Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach
German General (1888–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walther Kurt von Seydlitz-Kurzbach (German: [ˈvaltɐ fɔn ˈzaɪdlɪts ˈkʊʁtsbax]; 22 August 1888 – 28 April 1976) was a German general during World War II who commanded the LI Army Corps during the Battle of Stalingrad. At the end of the battle, he gave his officers freedom of action and was relieved of command. He assisted the Soviet Union as a prisoner-of-war. After the war, he was convicted by the Soviets of war crimes. In 1996, he was posthumously pardoned by Russia.
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Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach | |
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Born | (1888-08-22)22 August 1888 Eppendorf, Hamburg, German Empire |
Died | 28 April 1976(1976-04-28) (aged 87) Bremen, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany NKFD |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1908–1943 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Commands held | 12th Infantry Division LI Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves |
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