Wilhelm  Von Leeb

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   * 5th September 1876

   + 29th April 1956


Awards:
Knight's Cross (19.07.1940)

Battles:
Occupation of Czechoslovakia
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa

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Field Marshal Von Leeb was a highly decorated officer. During the Battle of France, he commanded Army Group C, responsible for the breakthrough of the Maginot Line. During Operation Barbarossa he commanded Army Group North - direction to Leningrad.