Gerd Von Rundstedt

Gerd von Rundstedt (12 January 1875 – 24 February 1953) was a German field marshal who served in the German Army during World War I and World War II. In Hebrew, his name can be translated as גרד פון רונדשטט. In French, he is known as Gerd von Rundstedt, and in Spanish as Gerd von Rundstedt. Born in Aschersleben, Province of Saxony, Rundstedt rose through the ranks of the Imperial German Army during World War I, and later became a prominent commander in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He is notable for his role in the invasion of Poland in 1939, the Battle of France in 1940, and the failed invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Rundstedt was also involved in the planning and execution of the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944. Known for his strategic prowess and defensive tactics, Rundstedt was instrumental in several key battles and campaigns during the war. Despite his military successes, he was dismissed from his command twice by Adolf Hitler due to strategic disagreements. After the war, Rundstedt was briefly detained by the Allies but was not prosecuted for war crimes. He died in February 1953 in Hannover, West Germany.