Eccard Freiherr von Gablenz
Eccard Freiherr von Gablenz (26 January 1891 – 17 December 1978) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He participated in the campaigns of Poland, France and the invasion of the Soviet Union. Gablenz stayed on the Russian Front from 1941 to 1943. He later assumed command of the 232nd Infantry Division in Italy, a command he held until the final surrender in May 1945.
Eccard Freiherr von Gablenz | |
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| Born | 26 January 1891 |
| Died | 17 December 1978 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Heer |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 32. Infanterie-Division 7. Infanterie-Division XXVII. Armeekorps 384. Infanterie-Division 404. Infanterie-Division 232. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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