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| Name Gerd von Rundstedt |
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| Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt was a Generalfeldmarschall of the German Army during World War II. He held some of the highest field commands in all phases of the war. Some under his command nicknamed him "Black Knight".Born in Aschersleben in the... |
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