Otto von Knobelsdorff | |
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Born | Berlin, German Empire | 31 March 1886
Died | 21 October 1966 Hannover, West Germany | (aged 80)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1905–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands | 19th Panzer Division X Army Corps XXXX Panzer Corps |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Otto von Knobelsdorff (31 March 1886 – 21 October 1966) was a German general during World War II who led the 19th Panzer Division and then held a series of higher commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.