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'''Adolf |
'''Adolf Strauss''' (Born September 6, 1879 in [[Schermke]], now part of [[Oschersleben]], [[Sachsen-Anhalt]]; Died March 20, 1973 in [[Lübeck]]) was a German [[Generaloberst]] (Colonel General). He was also a recipient of the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] ({{lang-de|Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes}}). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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On March 15, 1898, Adolf |
On March 15, 1898, Adolf Strauss joined the [[Imperial German Army]], (the ''Reichsheer''). After serving various roles throughout [[World War I]], Strauss was retained in the [[Reichswehr]]. On December 1, 1934 he was promoted to [[Generalmajor|Major General]]. |
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As Commanding General of the Second Army Corps, |
As Commanding General of the Second Army Corps, Strauss participated in [[Polenfeldzug]], the German Invasion of Poland. On May 30, 1940, he was appointed [[Oberbefehlshaber]] of the [[9th Army (Germany)|9th Army]] in France. |
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Strauss then moved East for [[Operation Barbarossa]] with [[Army Group Centre]]. |
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For health reasons, he stepped down from command on January 16, 1943. After his recovery, he was appointed as Commandant of the Fortified Eastern area. |
For health reasons, he stepped down from command on January 16, 1943. After his recovery, he was appointed as Commandant of the Fortified Eastern area. |
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Revision as of 01:42, 14 December 2011
Adolf Strauss | |
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 Adolf Strauß (right) | |
| Born | 6 September 1879 Scharmeke/Oschersleben |
| Died | 20 March 1973 (aged 93) Lübeck |
| Allegiance |  German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Heer |
| Years of service | 1898-1945 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands held | II. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Template:Foreignchar Adolf Strauss (Born September 6, 1879 in Schermke, now part of Oschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt; Died March 20, 1973 in Lübeck) was a German Generaloberst (Colonel General). He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Career
On March 15, 1898, Adolf Strauss joined the Imperial German Army, (the Reichsheer). After serving various roles throughout World War I, Strauss was retained in the Reichswehr. On December 1, 1934 he was promoted to Major General.
As Commanding General of the Second Army Corps, Strauss participated in Polenfeldzug, the German Invasion of Poland. On May 30, 1940, he was appointed Oberbefehlshaber of the 9th Army in France.
Strauss then moved East for Operation Barbarossa with Army Group Centre.
For health reasons, he stepped down from command on January 16, 1943. After his recovery, he was appointed as Commandant of the Fortified Eastern area.
After the war he was held in British captivity until being released in May 1949.
Decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) II. and I. Class
- Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross with Swords
- Hanseatic Cross, Bremen and Lübeck
- House Order of Lippischer with Swords
- Military Merit Cross (Austria) III. Class
- Honour Cross for Combatants
- Wehrmacht Service Award IV. to I. Class
- Clasp for Iron Cross II. and I. Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 October 1939 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the II. Armeekorps[1]
- Mentioned four times in the Wehrmachtbericht on 6 August 1941 (extra), 7 August 1941, 18 October 1941 (extra) and 19 October 1941
References
- Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 414.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945 (in German). Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
