Martin Unrein
| Martin Unrein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1901 |
| Died | 22 January 1972 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1918–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
14th Panzer Division III SS Panzer Corps Panzer Division Clausewitz |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Martin Friedrich Karl Unrein (1 January 1901 – 22 January 1972) was a general of the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Unrein enlisted the German army in the final stages of World War I and then joined the re-established Reichswehr, where held various regimental posts through the 1930s. In September 1940, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel and assigned to OKW. On 15 September 1941, he was appointed to command a motorcycle battalion in the 6th Panzer Division. The battalion was almost destroyed fighting outside Moscow, and Unrein was court-martialled, but was absolved of all blame.
On 10 September 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. On 29 October of that year, he was appointed to command the 14th Panzer Division, which was shortly to be sent to the Eastern Front. On 26 June 1944, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. On 11 February, he was promoted to command the III SS Panzer Corps and remained with the Corps until 5 March. On 4 April he was appointed to command the newly formed Panzer Division Clausewitz.
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