Hans Felber

Hans-Gustav Felber
Felber, during deportation of Jews from Marseille, France, in 1943
Born July 8, 1889
Died March 8, 1962 (aged 72)
Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Service/branch German Army
Years of service 1908–45
Rank General
Commands held XIII Army Corps
LXXXIII Army Corps
Militärbefehlshaber Südost
7th Army
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans-Gustav Felber (July 8, 1889 – March 8, 1962) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Biography

From 15 October 1939 Felber was the chief of staff of the 2nd Army, becoming chief of staff of the Army Group Centre in February 1940.
On 25 October 1940 he was given the command of the XIII Army Corps with which he fought in the Soviet Union. In April 1942, he was transferred to the Höheres Kommando z. b. V. XXXXV, later renumbered to LXXXIII Army Corps and Army Group Felber, stationed in France.
On 15 August 1943, he became Militärbefehlshaber Südost, commanding all German troops in Serbia, Croatia and Greece. From 26 September to 27 October 1944 he headed the Army Group Serbia.

On 6 December 1944 he led the Corps Group Felber, which was renamed XIII Army Corps after the original XIII Corps had been disbanded following their crushing defeat in the Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive. From 22 February to 25 March 1945 Felber was the commander of the 7th Army.

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