What was Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt's rank in the Imperial German Army?
Q: What was Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt's rank in the Imperial German Army?
A: Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt rose through the ranks of the Imperial German Army and reached the rank of Colonel General (Generaloberst) before retiring in 1938.
Q: When did he join the Imperial German Army?
A: Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt joined the Imperial German Army in 1892.
Q: What was his role during World War I?
A: During World War I, Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt mainly served as a staff officer.
Q: What military campaign did he command during World War II?
A: During World War II, Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt commanded Army Group A during the German invasion of France and later commanded Army Group South during the Russian Campaign.
Q: How was he promoted to Field Marshal?
A: In 1940, Karl Rudolph Gerd von Rundstedt was promoted to Field Marshal for his service in commanding Army Group A during the German invasion of France.
Q: When was he dismissed by Adolf Hitler for the first time?
A: In December 1941, Adolf Hitler dismissed Karl Rudolph Gerd von Rundstedt after Germany's retreat from Rostov.
Q: When did he die?
A:Karl Rudolph Gerd von Rundsted died on 24 February 1953 in Hanover, just 10 days before Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died on 5 March 1953.
