Gustav von Vaerst | |
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) German officers, including Vaerst, arrive at a POW camp in the UK, June 1943 | |
| Born | 19 April 1894 |
| Died | 10 October 1975 (aged 81) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | ){kind=small} General der Panzertruppe |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Gustav von Vaerst (19 April 1894 – 10 October 1975) was a German general during World War II.
He was the last commander of the 5th Panzer Army, which was trapped in Northern Tunisia, between 28 February and 9 May 1943. He surrendered with his army to the British and Americans and was held in captivity until his release in 1947.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945. Ranis/Jena: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. p. 755. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Erwin Menny | Commander of 15. Panzer-Division 9 December 1941 – 26 May 1942 | Succeeded by Generalleutnant Eduard Crasemann |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Heinz von Randow | Commander of 15. Panzer-Division 25 August 1942 – 11 November 1942 | Succeeded by Generalleutnant Willibald Borowietz |
| Preceded by Generaloberst Hans-Jürgen von Arnim | Commander of 5th Panzer Army 28 February 1943 – 9 May 1943 | Succeeded by None (Surrender) |