HEINRICI Gotthard Heinrici, Gotthard *December 25th, 1886 (Gumbinnen/Eastern Prussia, Germany) +December 13th, 1971 (Endersbach-Waiblingen/Baden-Württemberg, Germany) Knights Cross: September 18th, 1941 As: General der Infanterie Kommandierender General XXXXIII.Armee-Korps / 2.Armee / Heeresgruppe Mitte During Operation Barbarossa the swift advance of the XXXXIII. Armee-Korps meant that it was able to reach the Berezina river at Schazilki on the 10.08.1941 with all its divisions a full 3 days earlier than expected. The next day it crossed the Dnieper at Strechnin and succeeded in interdicting the Gomel—Shlobin railway line. Because of this the Soviets were no longer able to prevent the encirclement and destruction of the 21st Army, despite dispatching truck-borne reinforcements from Gomel. This success, of major importance for the successful conclusion of the Gomel—Shlobin pocket battle, was largely on account of Heinrici’s aggressive leadership and he was awarded the Knight’s Cross in recognition. 510th Award Oakleaves: November 24th, 1943 As: Generaloberst Oberbefehlshaber 4.Armee / Heeresgruppe Mitte Awarded for his Armee’s prevention of every Soviet breakthrough attempt east of Orsha while fighting along the Panther line. 333rd Award. Swords: March 3rd, 1945 As: Generaloberst Oberbefehlshaber 1.Panzer-Armee Awarded for his leadership of the 1. Panzer-Armee in February 1945, during which time he succeeded in halting the Soviet offensive arrayed against it before they overran the last still intact coalfield of Mährisch Ostrau. 136th Award. Signed slip of paper dated 5.8.65 measuring 3” x 4” with unsigned photo. This came from the Dermot Bradley files Price: $75.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card other ways to buy