Maximilian von Edelsheim

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Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim
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Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim
Born (1897-07-06)6 July 1897
Berlin
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Konstanz
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank General der Panzertruppe
Commands held XLVIII. Panzerkorps
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Konstanz Johann Georg Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim[Note 1] (6 July 1897 – 26 April 1994) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Career

Edelsheim was born on 6 July 1897 in Berlin, the son of Franz Freiherr von Edelsheim (author of Operationen über See 1901, translated as Operations upon the Sea 1914) and his wife Theda, née von Frerichs. He died on 26 April 1994 in Konstanz.

Edelsheim was a soldier in the German Uhlans as his father had been. He fought in the First World War. Fighting on the Eastern Front he was promoted to ensign and later lieutenant.

After the War he was a member of the Freikorps. He subsequently served in the Reichswehr, and rose through the ranks.

He fought in the Second World War finally becoming a general. He was a commander in the XXXXVIII Tankcorps.

Awards

Wehrmachtbericht references

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
21 February 1944 Im Südabschnitt der Ostfront haben sich die bayerische 97. Jägerdivision unter Führung des Generalmajors Rabe v. Papenheim und die ostpreußische 24. Panzerdivision unter Führung des Generalmajors und Reichsfrhr. v. Edelsheim besonders ausgezeichnet.[6] In the southern sector of the Eastern Front have the Bavarian 97 Rifle Division under the command of Major General Rabe v. Papenheim and the East Prussian 24 Armoured Division under the leadership of Major General Reichsfreiherr v. Edelsheim particularly excelled.
28 August 1944 (Addendum) In den seit Ende Juli andauernden Kämpfen an San und Weichsel hat sich die bereits vielfach bewährte ostpreußische 24. Panzerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim erneut in Angriff und Abwehr hervorragend geschlagen.[7] In the since the end of July ongoing battle at the San and Vistula has the already multiple times successful East Prussia 24 Armored Division, led by Lieutenant General Reichsfreiherr, again shown outstanding fortitude in attack and defense.
17 October 1944 (Addendum) An der erfolgreichen Abwehr der nunmehr seit 5 Wochen währenden feindlichen Angriffe in den Ostbeskiden haben die tapferen Verbände des 24. Panzerkorps unter Führung des Generalleutnants von Le Suire und des Generalleutnants Freiherr von Edelsheim entscheidenden Anteil.[8] In the successful defense, which has lasted 5 weeks now, of hostile attacks in the Bieszczady, the brave units of the 24 Panzer Corps under the command of Lieutenant-General von Le Suire and Lieutenant-General Freiherr von Edelsheim have played a decisive role.

Notes

  1. Regarding personal names: Reichsfreiherr was a title before 1919, but now is regarded as part of the surname. It is translated as Baron of the Empire. Before the August 1919 abolition of nobility as a legal class, titles preceded the full name when given (Graf Helmuth James von Moltke). Since 1919, these titles, along with any nobiliary prefix (von, zu, etc.), can be used, but are regarded as a dependent part of the surname, and thus come after any given names (Helmuth James Graf von Moltke). Titles and all dependent parts of surnames are ignored in alphabetical sorting. The feminine forms are Reichsfreifrau and Reichsfreiin. Titles using the prefix Reichs- were those created before the fall of the Holy Roman Empire.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 142.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Scherzer 2007, p. 287.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 169.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 64.
  5. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 45.
  6. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 40.
  7. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 223.
  8. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 295.

Bibliography

  • Alman, Karl (2008). Panzer vor - Die dramtische Geschichte der deutschen Panzerwaffe und ihre tapferen Soldaten. Würzburg, Germany: Flechsig Verlag. ISBN 978-3-88189-638-2.
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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Arno von Lenski
Commander of 24. Panzerdivision
March 1943 – August 1944
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Gustav-Adolf von Nostitz-Wallwitz
Preceded by
General der Panzertruppen Fritz-Hubert Gräser
Commander of XLVIII. Panzerkorps
20 September 1944 – 31 March 1945
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Wolf Hagemann