Walther von Reichenau
Military Person
1884 – 1942
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Who was Walther von Reichenau?
Walter von Reichenau was a German Generalfeldmarschall during World War II. He issued the notorious Severity Order concerning fighting on the eastern front, which made him a war criminal. He was in charge of forces which helped to commit the massacre of Jews at Babi Yar.
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- Born
- Oct 8, 1884
Karlsruhe - Also known as
- Валтер фон Рајхнау
- 瓦爾特·馮·賴歇瑙
- Рейхенау, Вальтер фон
- Nationality
- Germany
- Nazi Germany
- German Empire
- Weimar Republic
- Died
- Jan 17, 1942
Poltava
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on July 23, 2013
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