Eberhard Kinzel (18 October 1897 – 25 June 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Eberhard Kinzel | |
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Born | Berlin, Germany | 18 October 1897
Died | 25 June 1945 near Idstedt, Germany | (aged 47)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Unit | Army Group North Army Group Vistula |
Commands held | 570th Volksgrenadier Division 337th Volksgrenadier Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Spouse(s) | Erika von Aschoff (Partner) |
Kinzel was with section Fremde Heere Ost, FHO or Foreign Armies East, until the spring of 1942 when he was replaced by Reinhard Gehlen.[1] The FHO prepared situation maps of the Soviet Union, Poland, Scandinavia and the Balkans; and assembled information on potential adversaries.
Kinzel was part of the delegation that participated in the negotiations for the German surrender with Field-Marshal Montgomery at Lüneburg Heath on 4 May 1945.
Kinzel, together with his girlfriend Erika von Aschoff, committed suicide on 25 June 1945.[2]
Kinzel was the uncle of Günther Lützow.