Kurt Zeitzler

Kurt Zeitzler was a top German general during World War II. He was almost exclusively a staff officer, not a commander, serving as chief of staff in a corps, army, and army group. In September 1942, he was selected by Adolf Hitler as Chief of the Army General Staff, serving directly under Hitler as commanderinchief of the Army. Zeitzler replaced Franz Halder, who had criticized some of Hitlers plans and orders. Zeitzler too came to argue with Hitler, and retired in July 1944, complaining of illness. Zeitzler was regarded as an energetic and efficient staff officer, noted for his ability in managing the movement of large mobile formations.

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