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L Army Corps (Wehrmacht)
L Army Corps (L. Armeekorps) was a corps in the German Army during World War II. Commanders * General der Kavallerie (''Lieutenant General'') Georg Lindemann, 1 October 1940 – 19 January 1942 * General der Kavallerie (''Lieutenant General'') Philipp Kleffel, 19 January 1942 – 3 March 1942 * General der Infanterie (''Lieutenant General'') Herbert von Böckmann, 3 March 1942 – 20 July 1942 * General der Kavallerie (''Lieutenant General'') Philipp Kleffel, 20 July 1942 – 17 September 1943 * General der Infanterie (''Lieutenant General'') Wilhelm Wegener, 17 September 1943 – 24 September 1944 * Generalleutnant (''Major General'') Hans Boeckh-Behrens, 24 September 1944 – 24 October 1944 * General der Gebirgstruppe (''Lieutenant General'') Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach, 25 October 1944 – 11 April 1945 * Generalleutnant (''Major General'') Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen, 12 April 1945 – 8 May 1945 Area of oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Army (Wehrmacht)
The German Army (, "army") is the land component of the armed forces of Federal Republic of Germany, Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German ''Bundeswehr'' together with the German Navy, ''Marine'' (German Navy) and the German Air Force, ''Luftwaffe'' (German Air Force). , the German Army had a strength of 62,766 soldiers. History Overview A German army equipped, organized, and trained following a single doctrine and permanently unified under one command in 1871 during the unification of Germany under the leadership of Prussia. From 1871 to 1919, the title ''German Army (German Empire), Deutsches Heer'' (German Army) was the official name of the German land forces. Following the German defeat in World War I and the end of the German Empire, the main army was dissolved. From 1921 to 1935 the name of the German land forces was the ''Reichswehr, Reichsheer'' (Army of the Empire) and from 1935 to 1945 the name ''German Army (We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Wegener
__NOTOC__ Wilhelm Wegener (29 April 1895 – 24 September 1944) was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. He was killed in action by the Red Army air attack aircraft on 24 September 1944. His demise was announced by Berlin radio on 26 September 1944, stating that he “met a hero’s death” on the Eastern Front.Associated Press, “Nazi General Killed”, ''The San Bernardino Daily Sun'', San Bernardino, California, Wednesday 27 September 1944, Volume 51, page 1. Awards * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (29 May 1940)Thomas 1998, p. 420. * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords ** Knight's Cross on 27 October 1941 as ''Oberst'' and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94Scherzer 2007, p. 771. ** 66th Oak Leaves on 19 January 1942 as ''Oberst'' and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94 ** 97th Swords on 17 Septembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corps Of Germany In World War II
Corps (; plural ''corps'' ; from French , from the Latin "body") is a term used for several different kinds of organization. A military innovation by Napoleon I, the formation was first named as such in 1805. The size of a corps varies greatly, but from two to five divisions and anywhere from 40,000 to 80,000 are the numbers stated by the US Department of Defense. Within military terminology a corps may be: *an operational formation, sometimes known as a field corps, which consists of two or more divisions, such as the , later known as ("First Corps") of Napoleon I's ); *an administrative corps (or mustering) – that is a specialized branch of a military service (such as an artillery corps, a medical corps, or a force of military police) or; *in some cases, a distinct service within a national military (such as the United States Marine Corps). These usages often overlap. Corps may also be a generic term for a non-military organization, such as the US Peace Corps and E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of German Corps In World War II
List of German corps in World War II This is a list of German Army corps that existed during World War II. Army (Heer) Infantry corps I–IX * I Army Corps * II Army Corps * III Army Corps * IV Army Corps * V Army Corps * VI Army Corps * VII Army Corps * VIII Army Corps * IX Army Corps X–XIX * X Army Corps * XI Army Corps * XII Army Corps * XIII Army Corps * XIV Army Corps * XV Army Corps * XVI Army Corps * XVII Army Corps * XVIII Army Corps * XIX Army Corps XX–XXIX * XX Army Corps * XXI Army Corps * XXII Army Corps * XXIII Army Corps * XXIV Army Corps * XXV Army Corps * XXVI Army Corps * XXVII Army Corps * XXVIII Army Corps * XXIX Army Corps XXX–XXXIX * XXX Army Corps * XXXI Army Corps * XXXII Army Corps * XXXIII Army Corps * XXXIV Army Corps * XXXV Army Corps * XXXVI Army Corps * XXXVIII Army Corps * XXXIX Army Corps XXXX–XXXXIX * XXXX Army Corps * XXXXI Army Corps * XXXXII Army Corps * XXXXIII Army Corps * XXXXIV Army Corps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Front (World War II)
The Eastern Front of World War II was a Theater (warfare), theatre of conflict between the European Axis powers against the Soviet Union (USSR), Polish Armed Forces in the East, Poland and other Allies of World War II, Allies, which encompassed Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Northeast Europe (Baltic states, Baltics), and Southeast Europe (Balkans) from 22 June 1941 to 9 May 1945. It was known as the Great Patriotic War (term), Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union – and still is in some of its successor states, while almost everywhere else it has been called the ''Eastern Front''. In present-day German and Ukrainian historiography the name German-Soviet War is typically used. The battles on the Eastern Front of the Second World War constituted the largest military confrontation in history. They were characterised by unprecedented ferocity and brutality, wholesale destruction, mass deportations, and immense loss of life due to combat, starvation, expos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balkans
The Balkans ( ), also known as the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria. The Balkan Peninsula is bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the northwest, the Ionian Sea in the southwest, the Aegean Sea in the south, the Turkish Straits in the east, and the Black Sea in the northeast. The northern border of the peninsula is variously defined. The highest point of the Balkans is Mount Musala, , in the Rila mountain range, Bulgaria. The concept of the Balkan Peninsula was created by the German geographer August Zeune in 1808, who mistakenly considered the Balkan Mountains the dominant mountain system of Southeast Europe spanning from the Adriatic Sea to the Black Sea. The term ''Balkan Peninsula'' was a synonym for Rumelia in the 19th century, the European provinces of the Ottoman Empire. It had a ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of , with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In 962, the Kingdom of Germany formed the bulk of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erpo Freiherr Von Bodenhausen
__NOTOC__ Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen (12 April 1897 – 9 May 1945) was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket. Awards * Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 October 1915) & 1st Class (6 October 1917) * Wound Badge (1914) in Black (27 September 1918) * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) & 1st Class (30 September 1939) * Panzer Badge in Bronze (1 November 1940) * German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as ''Oberstleutnant () is a senior field officer rank in several German-speaking and Scandinavian countries, equivalent to Lieutenant colonel. It is currently used by both the ground and air forces of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Norway. The Swedi ...'' in Schützen-Regiment 28 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as '' Generalmajor'' and com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer Von Kirchensittenbach
__NOTOC__ Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach (16 April 1894 – 3 April 1989) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 16th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kirchensittenbach surrendered to the Red Army in 1945 in the Courland Pocket. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955. Awards and decorations * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as ''Generalleutnant is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of ...'' and commander of 8. Jäger DivisionFellgiebel 2000, p. 351. References Citations Bibliography * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kirchensittenbach, Friedrich-Jobst 1894 births 1989 deaths People from Oberallgäu People from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Boeckh-Behrens
Hans Boeckh-Behrens (27 November 1898 – 13 February 1955) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Boeckh-Behrens surrendered to Soviet forces in May 1945 and died in captivity on 13 February 1955. Awards and decorations * German Cross in Gold on 30 January 1943 as ''Oberst im Generalstab'' in the AOK 16 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as ''Generalleutnant is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of O ...'' and commander of 32. Infanterie-Division References Citations Bibliography * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Boeckh-Behrens, Hans 1898 births 1955 deaths German people who died in Soviet detention German prisoners of war in World War II held by the Soviet Union Lieutenant generals of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Von Böckmann
__NOTOC__ Herbert von Böckmann (24 July 1886 – 3 March 1974) was a German general during World War II who commanded the L Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Böckmann was discharged from the armed forces 31 March 1943 because of his age. Awards and decorations * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 December 1941 as ''Generalleutnant is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of ...'' and commander of 11. Infanterie Division Fellgiebel 2000, p. 116. References Citations Bibliography * {{DEFAULTSORT:Boeckmann, Herbert Von 1886 births 1974 deaths Military personnel from Bremen (city) German Army generals of World War II Generals of Infantry (Wehrmacht) German Army personnel of World War I Recipients of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corps
Corps (; plural ''corps'' ; from French , from the Latin "body") is a term used for several different kinds of organization. A military innovation by Napoleon I, the formation was first named as such in 1805. The size of a corps varies greatly, but from two to five divisions and anywhere from 40,000 to 80,000 are the numbers stated by the US Department of Defense. Within military terminology a corps may be: *an military organization, operational formation, sometimes known as a field corps, which consists of two or more division (military), divisions, such as the I Corps (Grande Armée), , later known as ("First Corps") of Napoleon I's ); *an administrative corps (or Muster (military), mustering) – that is a #Administrative corps, specialized branch of a military service (such as an artillery corps, a medical corps, or a force of military police) or; *in some cases, a distinct service within a national military (such as the United States Marine Corps). These usages often ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
