Geyr von Schweppenburg
Extent and Medium
[3] p.
Envelope 7/54 ; microfilm reel 065 ; Frames 1315 - 1318
Scope and Content
"Leo Dietrich Franz Freiherr Geyr von Schweppenburg (2 March 1886 – 27 January 1974) was a German cavalry officer in World War I and a general during World War II, noted for his pioneering stance and expertise in the field of armoured warfare. He commanded the 5th Panzer Army (formalised as Panzer Group West) during the Invasion of Normandy, and later served as Inspector General of Armoured Troops. After the war he was involved in the development of the newly built German Army (Bundeswehr)."--wikipedia (English)(viewed 25.10.2016).
Newspaper clippings
Note(s)
Detailed dates of material: 1952, 1953.
People
- Von Schweppenburg, Gayr, 1886 - 1974
Subjects
- Generals--Germany--History--20th century.
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