Günther von Kluge
Field Marshal in World War II
Born
Died
1944
82 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Achieved the rank of Field Marshal in the German Army during World War II. Commanded the 4th Army during the invasion of Poland in 1939 and later led Army Group Center on the Eastern Front. Participated in significant battles including the Battle of Smolensk and the Battle of Moscow. Faced challenges during the campaign against the Soviet Union, eventually falling out of favor with Adolf Hitler. In 1944, appointed to command of Army Group A but encountered difficulties in the retreat from Soviet forces. Sought to avoid conflict with the Nazi regime leading to his eventual suicide in 1944.
Commanded the 4th Army during the invasion of Poland
Led Army Group Center during the Eastern Front campaign
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