Hermann Balck
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Not to be confused with 13th century Teutonic Knight Hermann Balk.
Georg Otto Hermann Balck (7 December 1893 – 29 November 1982) was a highly decorated officer of the German Army who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General der Panzertruppe.
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Born | (1893-12-07)7 December 1893 Danzig, German Empire |
Died | 29 November 1982(1982-11-29) (aged 88) Asperg, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1913–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands held | 11th Panzer Division Großdeutschland Division XIV Panzer Corps XXXXVIII Panzer Corps 4th Panzer Army Army Group G 6th Army |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
Relations | William Balck (father) |
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