Dave Danner Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 To me, this young officer bears a strong family resemblance to his somewhat more well-known father, but maybe I am imagining things. Any guesses?
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 soooooooo...... give us a hint.... what is his father famous for?
Dave Danner Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 I have on occasion described him as "the best German general you've never heard of," at least among English-speaking students of the war. To much conflict with superiors probably kept him from getting a baton, but too much skill, especially in defensive fighting, kept him from getting put out to pasture for good.
censlenov Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Nice pic i love these guessing games Cheers Chris Edited August 18, 2011 by censlenov
Bernhard H.Holst Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Heinrici??? Hello readers: I agree that this officer very much resembles Gen.Oberst Gotthard Heinrici,DoB 25 Dec.1886 and DoD 13 Dec.1970 .Hohenzoller in WWI and Oakleaves and Swords on 3 Mar.1945. Literature available to me does not indicate a son or sons. Bernhard H. Holst
Dave Danner Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 Heinrici it is. Hartmut Heinrici, the son of Gotthard Heinrici. For comparison, here are Gotthard Heinrici's file photo and a wartime photo postcard from Wikipedia.
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