Richard Ruoff
German Nazi general (1883–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Richard Ruoff (18 August 1883 – 30 March 1967) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He commanded the 4th Panzer Army and the 17th Army on the Eastern Front.
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Birth name | Karl Richard Ruoff |
Born | (1883-08-18)18 August 1883 Meßbach, German Empire |
Died | 30 March 1967(1967-03-30) (aged 83) Tübingen, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1903-1943 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Commands held | 4th Panzer Army 17th Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | ∞ 1909 Martha Fuchs; 4 children |
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