Rudolf Sieckenius
Rudolf Sieckenius | |
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Generalmajor Rudolf Sieckenius on 22 August 1944, Königsberg | |
| Nicknames | Siecki, Lothar |
| Born | 18 August 1896 |
| Died | 29 April 1945 (aged 48) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 2nd Panzer Regiment 16 Panzer Division 263 Infantry Division 391 Sicherungs Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rudolf Alexander Karl Wilhelm Sieckenius (18 August 1896 – 29 April 1945) was a German Generalmajor during World War II who commanded the 16 Panzer Division during Operation Avalanche (Salerno Landings) in September 1943. Despite his widely acknowledged success, which almost resulted in the Allies being pushed back into the sea, Sieckenius was made a scapegoat and sidelined until his death during the Battle of Berlin, when he commanded the 391st Wehrmacht security division.