Maximilian Felzmann (22 April 1894 – 8 June 1962) was an Austrian general ( General of the Artillery) in the

Wehrmacht The ''Wehrmacht'' (, ) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the German Army (1935–1945), ''Heer'' (army), the ''Kriegsmarine'' (navy) and the ''Luftwaffe'' (air force). The designation "''Wehrmac ...

during

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, and a recipient of the

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (), or simply the Knight's Cross (), and its variants, were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. While it was lower in precedence than the Grand C ...

. He first joined military on 18 August, 1913. He was promoted in the order: Obstlt 1.1.39, Oberst 1.2.41, Gen. Maj. 1.6.43, Gen. Lt. 1.12.43, Gen. d. Art 1.1.45"German Officer Biography - Maximilian Felzmann" https://www.feldgrau.com/ww2-german-officer-maximilian-felzmann/

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross The Iron Cross (, , abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). The design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver outline, was derived from the in ...

(1939) 2nd Class (18 May 1940) & 1st Class (27 July 1940) *

German Cross The War Order of the German Cross (), normally abbreviated to the German Cross or ''Deutsches Kreuz'', was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repeated acts of bravery or military leade ...

in Gold on 29 January 1942 as ''

Oberst ''Oberst'' () is a senior field officer rank in several German language, German-speaking and Scandinavian countries, equivalent to Colonel. It is currently used by both the Army, ground and air forces of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, a ...

'' in Artillerie-Regiment 251 *

** Knight's Cross on 28 November 1943 as ''

Generalmajor is the Germanic languages, Germanic variant of major general, used in a number of Central Europe, Central and Northern European countries. Austria Belgium Denmark is the second lowest general officer rank in the Royal Danish Army and R ...

'' and commander of 251. Infanterie-Division ** 643rd Oak Leaves on 3 November 1944 as ''

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'' and commander of Korpsabteilung E

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Felzmann, Maximilian 1894 births 1962 deaths Austro-Hungarian military personnel of World War I German Army generals of World War II Generals of Artillery (Wehrmacht) People from Svitavy Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves