Viktor von Schwedler

Who was Viktor von Schwedler?

Leopold Thomas Alexander Viktor von Schwedler was a German General der Infantrie who commanded an Army corps and a military district during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Schwedler was made commanding general of the IV. Armeekorps following the Blomberg-Fritsch Affair of 1938. He was transferred to the Führerreserve in October 1942. On 1 March 1943 he was appointed commanding general of the Wehrkreis IV in Dresden a position he held until 31 January 1945. Nevertheless he was still responsible for the measures after the bombing of Dresden on 13 February and 15 February 1945.