| Hermann Foertsch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 April 1895 Drahnow, Deutsch-Krone |
| Died | 27 December 1961 (aged 66) Munich |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1913–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands held | 21. Infanterie-Division X. Armeekorps 19. Armee 1. Armee |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Friedrich Foertsch (brother) |
Hermann Foertsch (4 April 1895 – 27 December 1961) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hermann Foertsch surrendered to American forces under the command of Jacob Devers in 1945 and was later tried at the Hostages Trial in 1947 but was acquitted.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Franz Sensfuß |
Commander of 21. Infanterie-Division 28 March 1944 - 22 August 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Heinrich Götz |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Friedrich Köchling |
Commander of X. Armeekorps 21 September 1944 - 21 December 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Dr. Ing. Dr. Johannes Mayer |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Siegfried Rasp |
Commander of 19. Armee 15 February 1945 - 28 February 1945 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Hans von Obstfelder |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Hans von Obstfelder |
Commander of 1. Armee 28 February 1945 - 6 May 1945 |
Succeeded by General der Kavallerie Rudolf Koch-Erpach |
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