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Hermann Balck
Balck in 1943
Born(1893-12-07)7 December 1893
Danzig, German Empire
Died29 November 1982(1982-11-29) (aged 88)
Asperg, West Germany
AllegianceHermann Balck German Empire
Hermann Balck Weimar Republic
Hermann Balck Nazi Germany
Years of service1913–45
Rank General der Panzertruppe
Commands held11th Panzer Division
Großdeutschland Division
XIV Panzer Corps
XXXXVIII Panzer Corps
4th Panzer Army
Army Group G
6th Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

  • Battle of France
  • Battle of Greece
  • Battle of Stalingrad
  • Italian Campaign
  • Lvov-Sandomierz Offensive
  • Western Front
  • Battle of Hungary
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
RelationsWilliam Balck (father)

Georg Otto Hermann Balck (7 December 1893 – 29 November 1982) was a highly decorated officer of the German Army who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General der Panzertruppe.

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