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Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt (12 December 1875 – 24 February 1953) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Heer (Army) of Nazi Germany during World War II. Born into a Prussian family with a long military tradition, von Rundstedt entered the Prussian Army in 1892. During World War I, he served mainly as a staff ...
Jun 1, 2024 · Gerd von Rundstedt was a German field marshal who was one of Adolf Hitler’s ablest leaders during World War II. He held commands on both the Eastern and Western fronts, played a major role in defeating France in 1940, and led much of the opposition to the Allied offensive in the West in 1944–45.
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Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt war ein deutscher Offizier, zuletzt Generalfeldmarschall im Zweiten Weltkrieg, und führte während des gesamten Kriegs militärische Großverbände an mehreren Fronten. Seine wichtigste Position war die des Oberbefehlshabers West, die er – mit mehreren Unterbrechungen – zwischen 1940 und 1945 ...
Dec 2, 2019 · Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was prominent German commander during World War II. After commanding Army Group South during the invasion of Poland, he played a central role in the defeat of France in 1940.
Learn about the life and career of Gerd von Rundstedt, a German field marshal who commanded army groups in Poland, France and the USSR. Find out how he clashed with Hitler over military tactics and strategy, and how he was captured and released after the war.
A Non-Nazi in Nazi Uniform? - Gerd von Rundstedt - WW2 Biography Special. Most of the German high-command are not committed National Socialists. So what were like and why did they still serve...
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A biography of the German field-marshal who commanded his country's forces against the Allied invasion of northwest Europe in 1944. Learn about his career, achievements, controversies, and fate in World War II.
