Heinrich von Vietinghoff
Heinrich Gottfried Otto Richard von Vietinghoff genannt Scheel (6 December 1887 – 23 February 1952) was a German general (Generaloberst) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Vietinghoff commanded the German troops in German-occupied Italy in 1945.
Heinrich von Vietinghoff | |
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Vietinghoff in 1944 | |
| Born | 6 December 1887 Mainz, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire |
| Died | 23 February 1952 (aged 64) Pfronten, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire
Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Years of service | 1903–45 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands held | XIII Corps XXXXVI Panzer Corps 15th Army 10th Army Army Group C Army Group Courland |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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