Rudolf Christoph Freiherr von Gersdorff
German general during World War II
Born
March 27th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
1980
45 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a general in the German army during World War II. Participated in several key military operations on the Eastern Front. Engaged in the defense of Berlin towards the end of the war. Surrendered to Soviet forces in 1945 and was taken as a prisoner of war until 1949.
Commanded troops during important battles
Led operations in the Eastern Front
Defended Berlin in 1945
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