Erich Brandenberger
Erich Brandenberger was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.Biography
In World War I Brandenberger served as an officer in the 6th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment. He started World War II as Chief of the General Staff of the XXIII Army Corps on the Westwall. He commanded 8th Panzer Division, LIX Army Corps and XXIX Army Corps on the Eastern Front.
In late 1944 and early 1945, he led the 7th Army on the Western Front during the German Ardennes Offensive. He surrendered to the American forces commanded by Edward H. Brooks on 6 May 1945 as the commander of 19th Army in Innsbruck.
surrendered by Brandenberger to Brooks, currently in the collection of the Sullivan Museum and History Center, Norwich University.Awards
