The Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle was a German army corps (panzer corps) that fought on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. It was formed of Sturmabteilung (SA) members. Unlike the Waffen-SS, Feldherrenhalle operated under the Wehrmacht Heer.[citation needed]
Panzer Corps Feldherrnhalle | |
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Active | 1944–45 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Panzer Panzergrenadier Infantry |
Role | Armoured warfare |
Size | Corps |
Garrison/HQ | HQ Berlin |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
November 27, 1944 – May 8, 1945 | General der Panzertruppe Ulrich Kleemann |
The Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle was formed on 27 November 1944 by redesignating IV. Armeekorps which had been destroyed on the Eastern Front in August during the Soviet Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive, Its corps units came from Sturm-Division "Rhodos" ("Assault division 'Rhodes'") and Panzer-Grenadier-Brigade 17.[1] The corps was first deployed in Hungary in February 1945.[2]
The panzerkorps surrendered to the US Army at the end of the war.
Rank | Name | Period |
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General der Panzertruppe | Ulrich Kleemann | 27 November 1944 to 8 May 1945 (162 days) |