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COMMANDER // 1886–1974

Leo von Schweppenburg

General der PanzertruppeGermanyGermany1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1886 – 1974

190019251950World War II · 1939–1945 (1941–1945 U.S. combat role)Normandy — Jun–Aug 1944 · Germany · World War II

Active service 1944 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 58.

Profile

Leo Dietrich Franz Reichsfreiherr Geyr von Schweppenburg was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II, noted for his pioneering stance and expertise in the field of armoured warfare. He commanded the 5th Panzer Army during the Invasion of Normandy, and later served as Inspector General of Armoured Troops. After the war he was involved in the development of the newly built German Army (Bundeswehr).

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Battles (1)

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