Viktor von Schwedler
| Viktor von Schwedler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1885 |
| Died | 30 October 1954 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | IV. Armeekorps Wehrkreis IV |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Viktor von Schwedler (18 January 1885 – 30 October 1954) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded an army corps and a military district during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Schwedler was made commanding general of the IV. Army Corps following the Blomberg-Fritsch Affair of 1938. He was transferred to the Führerreserve in October 1942. On 1 March 1943 he was appointed commanding general of the 4th Military District in Dresden a position he held until 31 January 1945. Nevertheless, he was still responsible for the measures after the bombing of Dresden on 13 February and 15 February 1945.
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