Adolf Strauss (general)
Adolf Strauß (6 September 1879 – 20 March 1973) was a German officer who served in the Imperial German Army, the Reichswehr, and later as a general in the Heer of Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II.
Adolf Strauß | |
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Adolf Strauß (right) | |
| Born | 6 September 1879 Schermcke, German Empire |
| Died | 20 March 1973 (aged 93) Lübeck, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | German Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1945 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands held | 9th Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
As commander of the II Army Corps, Strauß participated in the German Invasion of Poland. On 30 May 1940, he was appointed commander of the 9th Army in France. Strauß participated in Operation Barbarossa with Army Group Centre. In January 1942 he was replaced in command of the 9th Army by Walter Model following the initial breakthrough of the Soviet forces during commencement of the Rzhev Battles. He died on 20 March 1973 in Lübeck.
As with all German armies on the Eastern Front, Strauß's 9th Army implemented the criminal Commissar Order.
Adolf Strauß is mentioned by author Sven Hassel in his work of fiction Wheels of Terror.