Hans-Jürgen von Arnim

Hans-Jürgen Bernard Theodor von Arnim (German: [hansˈjʏʁɡn̩ fɔn ˈʔaʁniːm]; 4 April 1889 – 1 September 1962) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several armies. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Hans-Jürgen von Arnim
Mug shot of von Arnim while in American captivity
Born4 April 1889
Ernsdorf, German Empire
Died1 September 1962 (aged 73)
Bad Wildungen, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (1907–1918)
 Weimar Republic (1918–1933)
 Nazi Germany (1933–1943)
Service/branch Imperial German Army
 Reichsheer
 German Army
Years of service1907–43
Rank Generaloberst
Commands held
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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