Leo Geyr von Schweppenburg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German general
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Place of Birth: Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
About Leo Geyr von Schweppenburg
- Leo Dietrich Franz Reichsfreiherr Geyr von Schweppenburg (2 March 1886 – 27 January 1974) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II, noted for his pioneering stance and expertise in the field of armoured warfare.
- He commanded the 5th Panzer Army (formalised as Panzer Group West) during the Invasion of Normandy, and later served as Inspector General of Armoured Troops.
- After the war he was involved in the development of the newly built German Army (Bundeswehr).
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