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What position did von Rundstedt hold in September 1944?

  • Chief of Staff

  • Commander-in-Chief in the East

  • Commander-in-Chief in the West

  • Head of the Wehrmacht

Answer

As Commander-in-Chief in the West, Gerd von Rundstedt held a crucial position in the German military during World War II, overseeing operations on the Western Front, including the defense against Allied invasions and the management of German troops in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. His role involved strategic decision-making, coordination with other military leaders, and the execution of defensive campaigns against advancing Allied forces.
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