Helmuth Weidling
German general, last commander of the Berlin Defence Area (1891–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was a German general during the Second World War. He was the last commander of the Berlin Defence Area during the Battle of Berlin, led the defence of the city against Soviet forces and finally surrendered just before the end of World War II in Europe.
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Quick Facts Commander of the Berlin Defence Area, Preceded by ...
Helmuth Weidling | |
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Commander of the Berlin Defence Area | |
In office 23 April 1945 – 2 May 1945 | |
Preceded by | Ernst Kaether |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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Born | (1891-11-02)2 November 1891 Halberstadt, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 17 November 1955(1955-11-17) (aged 64) Vladimir Central Prison, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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Branch | Imperial German Army Reichsheer German Army |
Years | 1911–1945 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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