Eugen Ott (general)

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Eugen Ott
Born 20 May 1890
Sinzig
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Hohenschäftlarn near Munich
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1911–45
Rank General der Infanterie
Commands held 7. Infanterie-Division
XXX. Armeekorps
XI. Armeekorps
LII. Armeekorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Eugen Ott (20 May 1890 – 11 August 1966) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

See also

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 270.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 7. Infanterie-Division
1 August 1939 - 30 September 1939
Succeeded by
Unknown
Preceded by Commander of XXX. Armeekorps
25 March 1941 - 10 May 1941
Succeeded by
Generaloberst Hans von Salmuth
Preceded by Commander of XI. Armeekorps
6 October 1941 -10 December 1941
Succeeded by
General der Infanterie Joachim von Kortzfleisch
Preceded by Commander of LII. Armeekorps
10 December 1941 - 20 November 1943
Succeeded by
General der Infanterie Hans-Karl von Scheele