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| von Manteuffel, Hasso
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
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| Rank:
Generalleutnant |
| Date
of Award: February 22, 1944 |
| Cross
Class: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
| Branch
of Service: Heer |
| Description
of Action: |
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Biography: Hasso-Eccard Freiherr von Manteuffel (January 14, 1897 – September 24, 1978) was a German soldier and liberal politician of the 20th century.
He served in both world wars, and during World War II, he was a distinguished general. He was a tank commander noted for his tactical skill and was one of only 27 holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
After the war, he was elected to Parliament and was the spokesman for defense of the Liberal Party. A prominent proponent of rearmament, he was responsible for coining the new name for the post-World War II German Army, the Bundeswehr. Ref Wikipedia |
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Second World War Award Winners |
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Date: Feb 25, 2009 |
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