Johannes Bäßler
Johannes Bäßler | |
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| Born | 3 May 1892 |
| Died | 9 November 1944 (aged 52) Vienna, Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 9th Panzer Division 14th Panzer Division 242nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
Johannes Bäßler (3 May 1892 – 9 November 1944) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II who also served in the army of Imperial Germany during World War I. During World War II, he commanded two panzer divisions on the Eastern Front. He later commanded the 242nd Infantry Division which was stationed in the south of France. He died from wounds received during the Battle of Toulon.