Georg von Sodenstern
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Georg von Sodenstern (15 November 1889 – 20 July 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 19th Army. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Georg von Sodenstern | |
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Born | (1889-11-15)15 November 1889 Kassel, Germany |
Died | 20 July 1955(1955-07-20) (aged 65) Frankfurt, Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1909–45 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
Commands held | 19th Army |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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It has been indicated von Sodenstern was part of a group, including Erwin von Witzleben, who proposed a coup against Adolf Hitler in 1937.[1]