Eberhard Thunert Military person

Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1. Panzer-Division. 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. Eberhard Thunert was captured by American troops in Austria in 1945 and was released in 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 22, 1899
Birth place	Poland , Chełmża
Date of death	May 04, 1964
Place of death	Germany , Wuppertal

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Stalingrad Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Operation Spring Awakening Operation Overlord World War II Battle of Debrecen Operation Konrad Battle of France World War I Battle of Kiev (1941) Vienna Offensive Budapest Offensive Battle of Greece Battle of Rostov (1941) Battle of Uman
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	1. Panzer-Division
service start	1918
service end	1945