Maximilian von Edelsheim
Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim
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Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim
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Born | Berlin |
6 July 1897
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Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands held | XLVIII. Panzerkorps |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Konstanz Johann Georg Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim[Note 1] (6 July 1897 – 26 April 1994) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Career
Edelsheim was born on 6 July 1897 in Berlin, the son of Franz Freiherr von Edelsheim (author of Operationen über See 1901, translated as Operations upon the Sea 1914) and his wife Theda, née von Frerichs. He died on 26 April 1994 in Konstanz.
Edelsheim was a soldier in the German Uhlans as his father had been. He fought in the First World War. Fighting on the Eastern Front he was promoted to ensign and later lieutenant.
After the War he was a member of the Freikorps. He subsequently served in the Reichswehr, and rose through the ranks.
He fought in the Second World War finally becoming a general. He was a commander in the XXXXVIII Tankcorps.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914)
- Knight, 2nd Class of Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross on 30 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Radfahr-Abteilung 1[2][3]
- 162nd Oak Leaves on 23 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26[2][4]
- 105th Swords on 23 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 24. Panzer-Division[5]
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 21 February 1944, 28 August 1944, and 17 October 1944
- Order of Michael the Brave
- 3rd Class (30 May 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht references
Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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21 February 1944 | Im Südabschnitt der Ostfront haben sich die bayerische 97. Jägerdivision unter Führung des Generalmajors Rabe v. Papenheim und die ostpreußische 24. Panzerdivision unter Führung des Generalmajors und Reichsfrhr. v. Edelsheim besonders ausgezeichnet.[6] | In the southern sector of the Eastern Front have the Bavarian 97 Rifle Division under the command of Major General Rabe v. Papenheim and the East Prussian 24 Armoured Division under the leadership of Major General Reichsfreiherr v. Edelsheim particularly excelled. |
28 August 1944 (Addendum) | In den seit Ende Juli andauernden Kämpfen an San und Weichsel hat sich die bereits vielfach bewährte ostpreußische 24. Panzerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim erneut in Angriff und Abwehr hervorragend geschlagen.[7] | In the since the end of July ongoing battle at the San and Vistula has the already multiple times successful East Prussia 24 Armored Division, led by Lieutenant General Reichsfreiherr, again shown outstanding fortitude in attack and defense. |
17 October 1944 (Addendum) | An der erfolgreichen Abwehr der nunmehr seit 5 Wochen währenden feindlichen Angriffe in den Ostbeskiden haben die tapferen Verbände des 24. Panzerkorps unter Führung des Generalleutnants von Le Suire und des Generalleutnants Freiherr von Edelsheim entscheidenden Anteil.[8] | In the successful defense, which has lasted 5 weeks now, of hostile attacks in the Bieszczady, the brave units of the 24 Panzer Corps under the command of Lieutenant-General von Le Suire and Lieutenant-General Freiherr von Edelsheim have played a decisive role. |
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Bibliography
- Alman, Karl (2008). Panzer vor - Die dramtische Geschichte der deutschen Panzerwaffe und ihre tapferen Soldaten. Würzburg, Germany: Flechsig Verlag. ISBN 978-3-88189-638-2.
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Preceded by
Generalleutnant Arno von Lenski
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Commander of 24. Panzerdivision March 1943 – August 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Gustav-Adolf von Nostitz-Wallwitz |
Preceded by
General der Panzertruppen Fritz-Hubert Gräser
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Commander of XLVIII. Panzerkorps 20 September 1944 – 31 March 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Wolf Hagemann |
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