Eberhard Kinzel
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Eberhard Kinzel (18 October 1897 – 25 June 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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| Born | 18 October 1897 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 25 June 1945 (aged 47) near Idstedt, Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service | German Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Unit | Army Group North Army Group Vistula |
| Commands | 570th Volksgrenadier Division 337th Volksgrenadier Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Erika von Aschoff (Partner) |
Military career
Kinzel was with section Fremde Heere Ost, FHO or Foreign Armies East, until the spring of 1942 when he was replaced by Reinhard Gehlen.[1] The FHO prepared situation maps of the Soviet Union, Poland, Scandinavia and the Balkans; and assembled information on potential adversaries.
Kinzel was part of the delegation that participated in the negotiations for the German surrender with Field-Marshal Montgomery at Lüneburg Heath on 4 May 1945.
Death
Kinzel, together with his girlfriend Erika von Aschoff, committed suicide on 25 June 1945.[2]
Personal life
Kinzel was the uncle of Günther Lützow.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 December 1942 as chief department GZ [Zentralabteilung—central department] with the chief of the Generalstab des Heeres [until November 1942 chief of the General Staff XXIX Armeekorps].[3]
References
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