When did von Rundstedt finally leave his post in March 1945?
Resigned
Died
Was dismissed by Hitler
Retired due to illness
Answer
Hitler dismissed von Rundstedt from his post as Commander-in-Chief West on 11 March 1945, the day after the Allies' dramatic crossing of the Rhine River at Remagen. Despite his years of experience and strategic advice, Hitler held Rundstedt responsible for the sudden collapse of German defenses in the West and believed younger generals would be more effective in the face of the rapidly deteriorating situation.
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