Gerd von Rundstedt

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Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt (12 December 1875 – 24 February 1953) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Heer (Army) of Nazi Germany and Oberbefehlshaber West (Commander-in-Chief in the West) during World War II. At the end of the war, aged 69, with over 52 years of service, he was the Army's most senior officer. Born into a Prussian family with a long military tradition, Gerd von Rundstedt entered the Prussian Army in 1892. During World War I, he served mainly as a staff officer. In the interwar period, he continued his military career, reaching the rank of Generaloberst (Colonel General) before retiring in 1938. At the beginning of World War II in 1939, Rundstedt was recalled to military service to take part in Germany's successful invasion of Poland. Thereafter, in 1940, he commanded Army Group A during the Battle of France and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Field Marshal for his actions during the campaign. On 22 June 1941, Rundstedt led Army Group South...

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