Walther Nehring
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Walther Nehring (15 August 1892 – 20 April 1983) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the Afrika Korps.
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Born | (1892-08-15)15 August 1892 Stretzin, West Prussia, German Empire (now Strzeczona, Poland) |
Died | 20 April 1983(1983-04-20) (aged 90) Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Germany Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Imperial German Army Reichsheer German Army |
Years of service | 1911–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands held | Afrika Korps LXXXX Army Corps XXIV Panzer Corps Fourth Panzer Army 1st Panzer Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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