Anton-Detlev von Plato

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Anton-Detlev von Plato
Born 6 June 1910
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Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1930–45
1955–70
Rank Oberst im Generalstab (Wehrmacht)
Generalleutnant (Bundeswehr)
Unit 5. Panzer-Division
Commands held 1. Panzer-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Anton-Detlev von Plato (6 June 1910 – 12 October 2001) was a highly decorated Oberst im Generalstab in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 277.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 1st Panzer Division (Bundeswehr)

years=1 October 1963 – 30 September 1966

Succeeded by
Generalmajor Klaus Schubert