Moritz von Drebber
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Born12 February 1892
Died30 May 1968 (aged 76)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
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Weimar Republic
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Moritz Otto von Drebber | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1892 |
| Died | 30 May 1968 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1911–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 297th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | Battle of Stalingrad |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | National Committee for a Free Germany |
Moritz von Drebber (12 February 1892 – 30 May 1968) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 297th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Drebber surrendered the division on 25 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He then sent a letter to Friedrich Paulus stating "he and his soldiers were well received by the Red army." Drebber also asked Paulus to "give up the useless resistance and to surrender with the whole army."[1] He joined the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1949.
