Walter Nehring | |
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Born | Stretzin, West Prussia, German Empire (now Strzeczona, Poland) | 15 August 1892
Died | 20 April 1983 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany | (aged 90)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Germany Nazi Germany |
Service | Imperial German Army Reichsheer German Army |
Years of service | 1911–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands | Afrika Korps LXXXX Army Corps XXIV Panzer Corps Fourth Panzer Army 1st Panzer Army |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Walther Nehring (15 August 1892 – 20 April 1983) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the Afrika Korps.