Hans-Valentin Hube
Hans Hube | |
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Hube, c. 1942 | |
| Born | 29 October 1890 Naumburg an der Saale, German Empire |
| Died | 21 April 1944 (aged 53) Salzburg, Nazi Germany |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | German Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1944 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Unit | 7th Division |
| Commands | 3rd Infantry Regiment 16th Infantry Division 16th Panzer Division XIV Panzer Corps 1st Panzer Army |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
Hans-Valentin Hube (29 October 1890 – 21 April 1944) was a German general during World War II who commanded armoured forces in the invasions of Poland, France and the Soviet Union. In the course of the war, Hube led the 16th Infantry Division, the XIV Panzer Corps and the 1st Panzer Army, rising to the rank of Generaloberst. He died in an air crash on 21 April 1944.