Gerd von Rundstedt
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* 12th December 1875 + 24th February 1953 Gerd von Rundstedt began his military career in 1892. In September 1939 he led Army Group South during invasion of Poland. During Operation Barbarossa he was a commander of Army Group South and led 52 infantry divisions and five Panzer divisions into the Soviet Union. Since March 1942 he was placed to the Western front. Awards: Knight's Cross (30.09.1939) Oak Leaves (01.07.1944) Swords (18.02.1945) This is NOT a site meant to promote Nazism, the politics of Adolf Hitler, or any other political ideology. It deals with the subject of German military during a particular period of history--nothing else. |
| Generalfeldmarschall of the German Army during World War II., one of best generals. During Operation Barbarossa he was a commander of Army Group South. |
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