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
Born5 October 1893
Berlin
Died1968
Rheda, Germany (Westphalen)
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service / branchArmy
Years of service1913–45
RankGeneralmajor
Commands208th Infantry Division
330th Infantry Division
321st Infantry Division
367th Infantry Division
LXXII Army Corps
155th Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsGerman 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.

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