Gerhard von Schwerin
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Gerhard Helmut Detleff Graf[1] von Schwerin (23 June 1899 – 29 October 1980) was a German General der Panzertruppe during World War II.
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Gerhard Graf von Schwerin | |
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Born | (1899-06-23)23 June 1899 Hanover, German Empire |
Died | 29 October 1980(1980-10-29) (aged 81) Rottach-Egern, Bavaria, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–20, 1923–45. |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Other work | Political advisor |
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