Hermann Balck

Hermann Balck
Balck in 1943
Born(1893-12-07)7 December 1893
Danzig, German Empire
Died29 November 1982(1982-11-29) (aged 88)
Asperg, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service / branch German Army
Years of service1913–45
Rank General der Panzertruppe
Commands11th Panzer Division
Großdeutschland Division
XIV Panzer Corps
XXXXVIII Panzer Corps
4th Panzer Army
Army Group G
6th Army
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
RelationsWilliam Balck (father)

Georg Otto Hermann Balck (7 December 1893 – 29 November 1982) was a highly decorated officer of the German Army who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General der Panzertruppe.


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