Georg Zwade (5 October 1893 – 1968) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Georg Zwade | |
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Born | 5 October 1893 Berlin |
Died | 1968 Rheda, Germany (Westphalen) |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service | Army |
Years of service | 1913–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | 208th Infantry Division 330th Infantry Division 321st Infantry Division 367th Infantry Division LXXII Army Corps 155th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | German Cross in Gold |
Zwade fought in the Balkans campaign, on the Eastern Front, in Romania and finally in Italy where he surrendered to the Allies at Belluno.
He was a recipient of the German Cross in Gold.