Max von Hartlieb-Walsporn (1883-1959) was a German general during World War II. He commanded the 5th Panzer Brigade in the early fall of 1939, then took charge of the 5th Panzer Division on 8 October 1939. As commander of this division, he participated in the 1940 Battle of France. He came to be seen as a weak leader when the lightly defended French town of Le Quesnoy repulsed his soldiers and tanks over four days. By May 28, he was in reserve; later in 1940, he took command of the 179th Division. Beginning in January 1942, he was relegated to reserve or administrative posts and never again commanded front-line troops. Wounded on 19 May 1942, he was hospitalized for almost five months and spent several more months in reserve before accepting other administrative posts over the remainder of