Erich Brandenberger
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Erich Brandenberger (July 15, 1892, Augsburg - Jun 21, 1955, Bonn) was a German general der panzertruppe. Awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
In World War I he served as an officer in the 6th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment.
When World War II began Brandenberger was Chief of the General Staff of the XXIII Army Corps (September 16, 1939 - February 15, 1941) on the West Wall.
He commanded 8th Panzer Division (February 20, 1941 - January 16, 1943), LIX Army Corps (January - March 1943) and XXIX Army Corps (November 1943 - Jun 1944) on the Eastern Front.
In late 1944 and early 1945, he led the 7th Army on the Western Front during the German Ardennes Offensive. Captured by the Americans on May 6, 1945 while at duty in the 19th Army as a Commanding General. Released from US captivity in 1948.
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