Erich Brandenberger
Erich Brandenberger (15 July 1892 – 21 June 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Born~Died Jul 15, 1892 ~ Jun 21, 1955Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 4:04 PM
Details
- Born ~ Died
- Jul 15, 1892 ~ Jun 21, 1955
- Born
- (1892-07-15)15 July 1892, Augsburg, German Empire
- Died
- 21 June 1955(1955-06-21) (aged 62), Bonn, West Germany
- Allegiance
- German Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany
- Branch
- German Army
- Service years
- 1911–1945
- Commands
- 8th Panzer Division, XXIX Army Corps
- Conflicts
- World War I World War II
- Location
- 48.3689, 10.8978
Erich Brandenberger (15 July 1892 – 21 June 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.1
Biography
In World War I Brandenberger served as an officer in the 6th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment. He started World War II as Chief of the General Staff of the XXIII Army Corps (16 September 1939 - 15 February 1941) on the Westwall. He commanded 8th Panzer Division (20 February 1941 - 16 January 1943), LIX Army Corps (January — March 1943) and XXIX Army Corps (November 1943 - Jun 1944) on the Eastern Front.2
In late 1944 and early 1945, Brandenberger led the 7th Army on the Western Front during the German Ardennes Offensive. He surrendered to the American forces commanded by Edward H. Brooks on 6 May 1945 as the commander of 19th Army in Innsbruck.3 He was interned until 1948.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (21 October 1914) & 1st Class (7 September 1916)4
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