Johannes Block (17 November 1894 – 26 January 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at division and corps level. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Block was killed on 26 January 1945 near Kielce, Poland during the Soviet Vistula-Oder Offensive.
Johannes Block | |
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Born | 17 November 1894 |
Died | 26 January 1945 | (aged 50)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands held | VIII Army Corps XIII Army Corps LVI Panzer Corps |
Battles/wars | Vistula–Oder Offensive † |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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