Rudolf Christoph Freiherr von Gersdorff

German general during World War II

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

Links & References

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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