Viktor von Schwedler

Viktor von Schwedler
Born18 January 1885
Sankt Goarshausen, German Empire
Died30 October 1954(1954-10-30) (aged 69)
Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service / branch German Army
Years of service1904–45
RankGeneral of the Infantry
CommandsIV. Armeekorps
Wehrkreis IV
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John

Viktor von Schwedler (18 January 1885 – 30 October 1954) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded an army corps and a military district during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Schwedler was made commanding general of the IV. Army Corps following the Blomberg-Fritsch Affair of 1938. He was transferred to the Führerreserve in October 1942. On 1 March 1943 he was appointed commanding general of the 4th Military District in Dresden a position he held until 31 January 1945. He was still responsible for the measures after the bombing of Dresden on 13 February and 15 February 1945.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia · View on Wikipedia

Developed by Nelliwinne