Erich Brandenberger
| Erich Brandenberger | |
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Erich Brandenberger (left) with Erich von Manstein, 1941
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| Born | 15 July 1892 |
| Died | 21 June 1955 (aged 62) |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
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| Service/branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands held |
8th Panzer Division XXIX Army Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Erich Brandenberger (15 July 1892 – 21 June 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
In World War I Brandenberger served as an officer in the 6th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment. He started World War II as Chief of the General Staff of the XXIII Army Corps (16 September 1939 - 15 February 1941) on the West Wall. He commanded 8th Panzer Division (20 February 1941 - 16 January 1943), LIX Army Corps (January — March 1943) and XXIX Army Corps (November 1943 - Jun 1944) on the Eastern Front.
In late 1944 and early 1945, he led the 7th Army on the Western Front during the German Ardennes Offensive. He surrendered to the American forces on 6 May 1945 as the commander of 19th Army.
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