Werner Kempf
Werner Kempf (9 March 1886 – 6 January 1964) was a general in the German Army rising to corps-level command during World War II. Kempf is best known for commanding the Army Detachment Kempf during the Battle of Kursk.
Werner Kempf | |
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Werner Kempf (right), 21 June 1943 | |
| Born | 9 March 1886 Königsberg, East Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 6 January 1964 (aged 77) Bad Harzburg, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (1905–1918) Weimar Republic (1918–1933) Nazi Germany (1933–1945) |
| Service/ | German Army |
| Years of service | 1905–45 |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands held | XXXXVIII Panzer Corps Army Detachment Kempf |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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