Richard Ruoff

Richard Ruoff (18 August 1883 – 30 March 1967) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He commanded the 4th Panzer Army and the 17th Army on the Eastern Front.

Richard Ruoff
Richard Ruoff (left) in the Soviet Union.
Born(1883-08-18)18 August 1883
Meßbach, German Empire
Died30 March 1967(1967-03-30) (aged 83)
Tübingen, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch German Army
Years of service1903-1943
Rank Generaloberst
Commands held4th Panzer Army
17th Army
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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