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Army Group H
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Army Group H (German: Heeresgruppe H) was a German army group during World War II, active between November 1944 and May 1945. It was deployed mainly in the German-occupied Netherlands. The staff was known as Supreme Commander North West (German: Oberbefehlshaber Nordwest) from 7 April. The army group surrendered at Lüneburg Heath on 4 May 1945.
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Army Group H | |
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German: Heeresgruppe H | |
![]() Allied advance in the Netherlands and in Northwestern Germany in April 1945. Army Group H is labelled H.Gr. H. | |
Active | 11 November 1944 – 4 May 1945 |
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Branch | German Army (Wehrmacht) |
Type | Army Group |
Engagements | World War II (Western Front) |
Commanders | |
First | Kurt Student |
Second | Johannes Blaskowitz |
Last | Ernst Busch |
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H was the highest letter given to a German army group during World War II.[1]: 8