Leo Geyr Von Schweppenburg
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 50 years ago |
Date of birth | March 2,1886 |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Born | Potsdam |
Germany | |
Date of died | January 27,1974 |
Died | Irschenhausen |
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Germany | |
Years of service | 1904–1945 |
Battles and wars | World War I |
World War II | |
Commands held | 5th Panzer Army |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 | |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 755857 |
Leo Geyr Von Schweppenburg Life story
Leo Dietrich Franz Reichsfreiherr Geyr von Schweppenburg was a German general during World War II who is 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.