Werner Kempf
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Werner Kempf (9 March 1886 – 6 January 1964) was a general in the German Army rising to corps-level command during World War II. Kempf is best known for commanding the Army Detachment Kempf during the Battle of Kursk.
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Werner Kempf | |
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Born | (1886-03-09)9 March 1886 Königsberg, East Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 6 January 1964(1964-01-06) (aged 77) Bad Harzburg, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire (1905–1918) Weimar Republic (1918–1933) Nazi Germany (1933–1945) |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1905–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands held | XXXXVIII Panzer Corps Army Detachment Kempf |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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