Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt (1875-1953) was one of the
foremost German commanders of the Second World War. After service
on both the Western and Eastern Fronts during 1914-1918 he rose
steadily through the ranks before retiring in 1938. Recalled to
plan the attack on Poland, he played a leading part in this and the
invasion of France in 1940. Thereafter he commanded Army Group
South in the assault on Russia before being sacked at the end of
1941. Recalled again, he was made Commander-in-Chief West and as
such faced the 1944 Allied invasion of France, but was removed that
July. He resumed his post in September 1944 and had overall
responsibility for the December 1944 Ardennes counter-offensive.
Captured by the Americans, he was handed over to the British, who
wanted to try him for war crimes. Only his ill health prevented
this from coming about.
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