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Harry Hoppe (11 February 1894 – 23 August 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Harry Hoppe was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in 1948. Born as Arthur Hoppe, he formally changed his first name to “Harry”.

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  • Harry Hoppe
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  • Harry Hoppe (11 February 1894 – 23 August 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Harry Hoppe was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in 1948. Born as Arthur Hoppe, he formally changed his first name to “Harry”.
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serviceyears
  • 1914(xsd:integer)
Birth Date
  • 1894-02-11(xsd:date)
Commands
  • 126(xsd:integer)
  • 278(xsd:integer)
Branch
death place
  • Wetzlar
Nickname
Name
  • Harry Hoppe
Birth Place
  • Braunschweig
Title
  • Commander of 126. Infanterie-Division
  • Commander of 278. Infanterie-Division
Awards
Rank
Allegiance
  • German Empire
  • Nazi Germany
  • Weimar Republic
Battles
Before
  • Generalleutnant Friedrich Hofmann
  • General der Infanterie Paul Laux
  • General der Infanterie Hubert Gercke
  • Generalmajor Paul Bornscheuer
Years
  • --07-08
  • --10-10
  • --12-01
  • --03-05
After
  • none
  • Generalleutnant Friedrich Hofmann
  • Generalmajor Paul Bornscheuer
  • Oberst Gotthard Fischer
abstract
  • Harry Hoppe (11 February 1894 – 23 August 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Harry Hoppe was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in 1948. Born as Arthur Hoppe, he formally changed his first name to “Harry”. Enlisting as a private in the Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr.92 in August 1914. Wounded twice during the First World War. Joining the Detachment “von Grothe” of Freikorps “von Hülsen.” (Formed near Berlin in December 1918, this volunteer unit was commanded by Generalleutnant Walter von Hülsen).[citation needed] After taking part in putting down the Spartacist uprising in Berlin in January 1919 and quelling further disturbances there in March, von Hülsen’s unit was later incorporated into the Reichswehr as Reichswehr Brigade 3
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