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Helmuth Weidling

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Helmuth Weidling

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Also known as Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling

Wehrmacht general (1891–1955)

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Helmuth Weidling was a German military officer and soldier who served as a general in the Wehrmacht. Born in Halberstadt in 1891, he began his work period in 1911 and participated in both World War I and World War II. His allegiance was to Nazi Germany, and he was convicted of war crimes.

Weidling received several awards, including the German Cross, Iron Cross, House Order of Hohenzollern, and Military Merit Cross. He commanded the Battle in Berlin. After the war, he was detained at Vladimir Central Prison. He died in Vladimir in 1955 from heart failure.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany

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Key facts

Preceded by
Ernst Kaether
Succeeded by
Office abolished
Born
( 1891-11-02 ) 2 November 1891, Halberstadt , Province of Saxony , Kingdom of Prussia , German Empire
Died
17 November 1955 (1955-11-17) (aged 64), Vladimir Central Prison , Russian SFSR , Soviet Union
Allegiance
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch
Imperial German Army Reichswehr German Army
Years
1911–1945
Rank
General der Artillerie
Commands
XL Panzer Corps XLI Panzer Corps LVI Panzer Corps Berlin Defense Area
Battles wars
World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Invasion of France Invasion of the Soviet Union Battle of Berlin
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

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Encyclopedic overview

Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was a German general during the Second World War. He was the last commander of the Berlin Defence Area during the Battle of Berlin, led the defence of the city against Soviet forces and finally surrendered just before the end of World War II in Europe.

Military career

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