Hans Krebs (Wehrmacht general)
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For other people with the same name, see Hans Krebs (disambiguation).
Hans Krebs (4 March 1898 – 2 May 1945)[lower-alpha 1] was a German Army general of infantry who served during World War II.[1] A career soldier, he served in the Reichswehr and the Wehrmacht. He served as the last Chief of Staff of the Oberkommando des Heeres (OKH) during the final phase of the war in Europe (1 April to 1 May 1945). Krebs tried to open surrender negotiations with the Red Army; he committed suicide in the Führerbunker during the early hours of 2 May 1945, two days after Adolf Hitler killed himself.
Quick Facts Chief of the General Staff of the German Army High Command, Leader ...
Hans Krebs | |
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Chief of the General Staff of the German Army High Command | |
In office 1 April 1945 – 2 May 1945 | |
Leader | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Heinz Guderian |
Succeeded by | Wilhelm Keitel (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 March 1898 Helmstedt, Duchy of Brunswick, German Empire |
Died | 2 May 1945 (aged 47) Berlin, Nazi Germany |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army Reichswehr German Army |
Years of service | 1914–1945 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | Chief of General Staff of the OKH |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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