VI Army Corps (Wehrmacht)
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For the equivalent formation in World War I, see VI Corps (German Empire).
The VI Corps (German: VI. Armeekorps (VI.AK)) was an infantry corps of the German Army. It fought in several notable actions during World War II.
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VI Army Corps | |
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VI. Armeekorps | |
Active | October 1934 – March 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Size | Corps |
Engagements | 06/40 Invasion of France 06/41 Byalistok, Smolensk 09/41 Vyazma 11/41 - 01/43 Rzhev salient 08/43 - 10/43 Defence of Smolensk, Vitebsk 11/43 - 05/44 Vitebsk 06/44 Defense against Operation Bagration 07/44 - 08/44 Lida, Byalistok 09/44 - 01/45 Defence of East Prussia 01/45 - 03/45 Heiligenbeil pocket |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | General Hans Jordan |
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The corps was originally formed around the 6th Division of the Reichswehr in October 1934 in Münster.