Helmuth Weidling
Helmuth Weidling | |
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Weidling in 1943 | |
| Commander of the Berlin Defence Area | |
| In office 23 April 1945 – 2 May 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Ernst Kaether |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1891 Halberstadt, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 17 November 1955 (aged 64) Vladimir Central Prison, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Years | 1911–1945 |
| Rank | General der Artillerie |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was a German three-star general during the Second World War. He was the last commander of the Berlin Defence Area during the Battle of Berlin, led the defence of the city against Soviet forces and finally surrendered just before the end of World War II in Europe.