Erich Brandenberger

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Erich Brandenberger (15 July 1892 – 21 June 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

Biography

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In late 1944 and early 1945, Brandenberger led the 7th Army on the Western Front during the German Ardennes Offensive. He surrendered to the American forces commanded by Edward H. Brooks on 6 May 1945 as the commander of 19th Army in Innsbruck. He was interned until 1948.

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Luger pistol surrendered by Brandenberger to Brooks, currently in the collection of the Sullivan Museum and History Center, Norwich University.

Awards

Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (21 October 1914) & 1st Class (7 September 1916)^[1]
Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class (24 December 1939) & 1st Class (15 May 1940)^[1]
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 15 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of the 8. Panzer-Division^[2]
- Oak Leaves on 12 November 1943 as General der Panzertruppe and commander of the XXIX. Armeekorps^[2]

References

↑ ^a ^b Thomas 1997, p. 71.
↑ ^a ^b Scherzer 2007, p. 238.

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[Thomas_p71-1] Thomas 1997, p. 71.

[Scherzer_p238-2] Scherzer 2007, p. 238.

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