Hasso-Eccard Freiherr von Manteuffel (14 January, 1897 – 24 September, 1978) was a German soldier and liberal politician of the 20th century.
He served in both world wars, and during World War II, he was a distinguished general. He was a tank commander noted for his tactical skill and was one of only 27 holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
After the war, he was elected to Parliament and was the spokesman for defens...
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Hasso-Eccard Freiherr von Manteuffel (14 January, 1897 – 24 September, 1978) was a German soldier and liberal politician of the 20th century.
He served in both world wars, and during World War II, he was a distinguished general. He was a tank commander noted for his tactical skill and was one of only 27 holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
After the war, he was elected to Parliament and was the spokesman for defense of the Liberal Party. A prominent proponent of rearmament, he was responsible for coining the new name for the post-World War II German Army, the Bundeswehr.
Von Manteuffel was born in Potsdam to a respected Prussian aristocratic family. In 1908, he became a cadet in a military school.
He joined the Imperial German Army on 22 February, 1916 as an officer in a Hussar regiment. His World War I service began in April 1916 with the 5th Squadron of 3rd Hussar Regiment, attached to the 6th Prussian Infantry Division on the Western Front. He was...
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