SHTRAHVITS von Gross und Zauche Kammenets (Strachwitz von Gross Zauche und Cammenetz)

Shtrahvits, Shtrahvits von Gross und Zauche Kammenets (Strachwitz von Gross Zauche und Cammenetz) Hyacinth (30.7.1893, Gross Stein, Upper Silesia - 27/4/1968, Ashnah), Earl, holder of one of the highest awards in Germany, Lieutenant-General Reserve (1.1 .1945). In 1912 joined the Army, 17/2/1914 to lieutenant Guard. Participant 1 WWI. In 1921 he retired. Since 1935 reserve captain in the 7 th Cavalry Regiment (Breslau). During the Polish campaign, commanded a company of the 2 nd Tank Regiment. Member of the French campaign in June 1941 fought on the Soviet-front. Remarkable for his great personal courage, gained fame resolute commander.

In August. 1942 successfully fought on the Volga. From 1.1.1943 the commander of one of the best regiments of the Wehrmacht - 'Great Germany'. At the same time commanded various time tank. 15.4.1944 awarded the Knight's Cross with oak branches, swords and diamonds. 21.8.1944, with only 10 tanks, with the battle took the city Tukkum and prevented a catastrophe throughout the Army Group 'North'. In November. 1944 appointed commander of the tank formations of Army Group 'North'. At different times, under his command were formed teams of armored units, which used the command of Army Group in the critical areas. At the end of the war, when the fighting moved into the territory of Germany, led the anti-establishment forces in Silesia. In May 1945 captured by U.S. troops. In October. 1951 returned to Germany.