Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild explained

Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild
Birth Date:9 June 1896
Birth Place:Würzburg
Death Place:Munich
Allegiance:

Branch:Army
Rank:Generalleutnant
Commands:9th Motorized Recon Regiment
7th Panzer Regiment
4th Panzer Brigade
24th Panzer Division
Battles:World War I
World War II
Awards:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild (9 June 1896 – 10 March 1953), born Bruno Hauenschild, was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II

Hauenschild served in World War I; at the beginning of World War II, he rejoined the army as an officer. From 15 April to 12 September 1942, Hauenschild commanded the 24th Panzer Division. On 26 January 1945 Hauenschild was given command of the III Military District headquartered in Berlin. Hauenschild commanded the III Military District until 15 March. He was relieved of command of the Berlin Defense Area on 6 March due to illness and was replaced by Lieutenant-General (Generalleutnant) Helmuth Reymann.

Awards and decorations

References

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Thomas 1997, p. 253.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 179.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 55.