Rudolf Schmidt
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Rudolf Schmidt (12 May 1886 – 7 April 1957) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 2nd Panzer Army on the Eastern Front. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. He was the older brother of Hans-Thilo Schmidt, who sold secrets about the Enigma machine to the French.
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Born | (1886-05-12)12 May 1886 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 7 April 1957(1957-04-07) (aged 70) Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1906–45 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Commands held | 1st Panzer Division XXXIX Panzer Corps 2nd Panzer Army |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Relations | Hans-Thilo Schmidt (brother) |
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