| Adolf Strauss | |
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Adolf Strauss (right) |
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| 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/branch | 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 |
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.
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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.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by none |
Commander of 22. Infanterie-Division 15 October 1935 – 10 November 1938 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hans Graf von Sponeck |
| Preceded by none |
Commander of II. Armeekorps September 1939 – 30 April 1940 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Karl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel |
| Preceded by Johannes Blaskowitz |
Commander of 9. Armee 30 May 1940 – 14 January 1942 |
Succeeded by Walter Model |