Fritz Bayerlein
Fritz Hermann Michael Bayerlein (14 January 1899 – 30 January 1970) was a Nazi German general in the Wehrmacht of during World War II. He initially served as a staff officer, including with Erwin Rommel in the Afrika Korps. He then commanded the 3rd Panzer Division, the Panzer Lehr Division and LIII Army Corps in the European theatre. Bayerlein was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Fritz Bayerlein | |
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| Born | 14 January 1899 Würzburg, German Empire |
| Died | 30 January 1970 (aged 71) Würzburg, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1917–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 3rd Panzer Division Panzer Lehr Division LIII Army Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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