Kurt Zeitzler (9 June 1895 – 25 September 1963) was a Chief of the Army General Staff in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. Zeitzler was almost exclusively a staff officer, serving as chief of staff in a corps, army, and army group.

Kurt Zeitzler, the son of a pastor, was born in Cossmar-Luckau, Germany on 9th June, 1895. He joined the German Army and during the First World War commanded an infantry battalion. Zeitzler remained in the army and became one of the early supporters of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party .

Zeitzler remained in the army and became one of the early supporters of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. In 1934, he joined the first panzer forces and, by 1938, had reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.

ww2dbase Kurt Zeitzler was born in Cossmar-Luckau, Germany to a pastor. Joining the German army on 23 Mar 1914, he commanded an infantry division in WW1. After the war, he was one of the early supporters of Adolf Hitler's rise.

Kurt Zeitzler (June 9, 1895 – September 25, 1963) was an energetic and efficient staff officer noted for his ability in managing the movement of large mobile formations. He was chosen at a young age by Adolf Hitler to the highest office in the German army, the …

Kurt Zeitzler (9 June 1895 – 25 September 1963) was a Chief of the Army General Staff in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Kurt Zeitzler was Chief of Staff of XXII Korps from 1940 to 1941, he became Chief of Staff Army Group D in April 1942 and later that year was made Chief of the Army General Staff holding this appointment until July 1944 when replaced after the attempt to assassinate Hitler.

Feb 4, 2025 · "General Kurt Zeitzler" published on by null. (1895–1963),appointed chief of the German Army's High Command (OKH) in September 1942 after serving as Kleist's chief of staff during the fighting which led to the fall of France ...

Feb 25, 2023 · Kurt Zeitzler (1895-1963) was a German Generaloberst and Chief of the General Staff of the German Army during World War II. Zeitzler was known for his ability in managing the movement of large mobile formations.

Chief of the General Staff of the German army from 1942 to 1944.