Rudolf Schmidt
Rudolf Schmidt (12 May 1886 – 7 April 1957) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 2nd Panzer Army on the Eastern Front. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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Rudolf Schmidt in 1942 | |
| Born | 12 May 1886 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 7 April 1957 (aged 70) Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | German Army |
| Years of service | 1906–45 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands held | 1st Panzer Division XXXIX Panzer Corps 2nd Panzer Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
| Relations | Hans-Thilo Schmidt (brother) |
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