Otto von Knobelsdorff
Otto von Knobelsdorff | |
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German Grenadier with Panzerschreck during the Battle of Metz; General von Knobelsdorff commanded all German troops during the battle. | |
| Born | 31 March 1886 |
| Died | 21 October 1966 (aged 80) |
| Place of burial | Engesohde City Cemetery, Hannover |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Prussian Army Imperial German Army Reichswehr Heer (Wehrmacht) |
| Service years | 1905–1945 |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands | 19th Panzer Division X Army Corps XXIV Panzer Corps XXXX Panzer Corps 1st Army |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II ∞ 1914 Alexandrine "Alix" Margarete Paula Gabriele Helmine Cäcilie Eva Freiin von Korff genannt Schmising; 3 children |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Heinrich Otto Ernst von Knobelsdorff (31 March 1886 – 21 October 1966) was a German general during World War II who led the 19th Panzer Division and then held a series of higher commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.