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Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin

1890 – 1952

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Military officer
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About Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin

Lived 1890 – 1952 (aged 61). Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin was a German military officer.

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (6 November 1890 – 1 April 1952) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Armin surrendered following the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943 and died in Soviet captivity on 1 April 1952. He was the son of World War I general Friedrich Sixt von Armin.

War crimes In July 1941, Sixt von Armin had 200 Jews shot in Zhytomyr for allegedly abusing German soldiers.

Dates of rank Major (1 April 1929) Oberstleutnant (1 October 1932) Oberst (1 October 1934) Generalmajor (1 March 1938) Generalleutnant (1 March 1940) Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 September 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 95. Infanterie-Division

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1890, Szczecin
Birth century
19th century
Died
1 April 1952, Krasnogorsk
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Germany
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

People in Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin's life

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Portrait of Friedrich Sixt von Armin
Friedrich Sixt von Armin
1851 – 1936
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 Portrait of Friedrich Sixt
Friedrich Sixt
1895 – 1976
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin?

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1890–1952)

When was Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin born?

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin was born on 6 November 1890 in Szczecin.

When did Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin die?

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin died on 1 April 1952 in Krasnogorsk.

What was Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin's occupation?

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin was a military officer.

What nationality was Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin?

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin

· Wikidata: Q95827

· DBpedia: Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin

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