Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin

Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (6 November 1890 – 1 April 1952) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Armin surrendered following the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943 and died in Soviet captivity on 1 April 1952. He was the son of World War I general Friedrich Sixt von Armin.

Born6 November 1890

Stettin, German Empire

Died1 April 1952(1952-04-01) (aged 61)

Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany

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Army (Wehrmacht)

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Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin
Born	6 November 1890 Stettin, German Empire
Died	1 April 1952(1952-04-01) (aged 61) Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance	German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Service years	1909–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	95. Infanterie-Division 113. Infanterie-Division
Conflicts	World War I World War II Battle of Stalingrad (POW)
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Relations	Friedrich Sixt von Armin (father)

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