Did Mackensen serve in any capacity during the Nazi era?
Yes, he sometimes appeared at official functions in his World War I uniform
No, he completely retired
Yes, but only in a civilian role
No information is available
Answer
Field Marshal August von Mackensen, who had served as chief of the general staff of the German Empire during World War I, did not serve in any capacity during the Nazi era. However, he sometimes appeared at official functions in his World War I uniform, and he was a supporter of Adolf Hitler.
Marching Through History: The Life and Legacy of August von Mackensen
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