Hasso von Manteuffel
Military Commander
1897 – 1978
Who was Hasso von Manteuffel?
Hasso-Eccard Freiherr von Manteuffel was a German soldier and classical liberal politician of the 20th century.
He served in both world wars, and during World War II was a distinguished general. He was a tank commander noted for his tactical skill and was one of only 27 holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
After the war, he was elected to the Bundestag and was the spokesman for defense of the Liberal Party. A prominent proponent of rearmament, he was responsible for coining the new name for the post-World War II German armed forces, the Bundeswehr.
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- Born
- Jan 14, 1897
Potsdam - Nationality
- Germany
- Nazi Germany
- Weimar Republic
- German Empire
- West Germany
- Profession
- Lived in
- Potsdam
- Died
- Sep 24, 1978
Reith im Alpbachtal
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on July 23, 2013
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