About edit
Fritz Karl Neumann (born November 21, 1917, in Klettwitz, Germany)[1] was a significant figure in the German Army during World War II. Serving as an Obergefreiter (corporal) in the XXXIX. Panzer corps (XXXIX Armee Corps), his contributions offer insights into the challenges faced by German forces on the Eastern Front.[2]
The XXXIX. Panzer corps, established on January 27, 1940[3], played a pivotal role in the German war effort. Initially deployed in Western Europe during the early stages of the conflict, the corps participated in key campaigns leading to the occupation of Rotterdam and the subsequent advance towards Dunkirk. Its efforts also contributed significantly to the breakthrough that trapped thousands of French soldiers within the Maginot Line during the Battle of France.[4]
Fritz Neumann | |
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| Born | 21 Nov 1917 Klettwitz, Germany |
| Died | 13 Nov 1941 Verkhnee zaozer'e, Russia |
| Cause of death | War |
| Nationality |  Nazi Germany |
Following the conquest of France, the XXXIX. Panzer corps underwent reorganization and relocation in preparation for Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. Assigned to Army Group North, the corps, along with Neumann's unit, embarked on the ambitious campaign to capture Leningrad. However, facing resilient Soviet resistance, the offensive proved to be protracted and ultimately unsuccessful.
Neumann's involvement in Operation Barbarossa came to a tragic end on November 13, 1941, in the village of Verkhnee Zaozer'e, Russia[5]. His unit, as part of the XXXIX. Panzer corps faced relentless Soviet counterattacks and struggled with logistical challenges, marking a turning point in the campaign towards Leningrad. And that town is where Fritz lies today.
The XXXIX. Panzer corps, like many other German formations, confronted various challenges during its campaign in the Soviet Union, experiencing the full spectrum of warfare on the Eastern Front. Neumann's role as a pioneer within this context underscores the importance of engineering and logistical support in sustaining offensive operations in hostile environments.
Nikolai Klykov, Commander in the Red Army[6], first attacked in the area of Malaya Vishera area. Malaya Vishera is around 250 KM south of where Fritz Perished. 19th Kirill Meretskov's 4th Army was launched against Tikhvin. Fritz was attacked by Klylov's men while retreating from Meretskov's 4th Army.[7]
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Known engagements in battle edit
Commanders edit
- Generaloberst Rudolf Schmidt (1 February 1940 – 10 November 1941)
- Generaloberst Hans-Jürgen von Arnim (11 November 1941 – 30 November 1942)
- General der Artillerie Robert Martinek (1 December 1942 – 13 November 1943)
- General der Infanterie Carl Püchler (13 November 1943 – 18 April 1944)
- General der Artillerie Robert Martinek (18 April 1944 – 28 June 1944) - KIA
- Generalleutnant Otto Schünemann (28 June 1944 – 29 June 1944) - KIA
- General der Panzertruppe Dietrich von Saucken (29 June 1944 – 15 October 1944)
- General der Panzertruppe Karl Decker (15 October 1944 – 21 April 1945)
- Generalleutnant Karl Arndt (21 April 1945 – 8 May 1945)
Orders of battle edit
- May 1940
- June 1941
- October 1942
- June 1944
- 27 March 1945 – Küstrin Counterattack
- Korps Stab
- Arko 140
- Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 439
- Korps-Nachschub-Truppen 439
- Ost-Bataillon 439
- schwere-SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502
- Kampfgruppe 1001 Nachtes
- Panzer-Division Müncheberg
- 20.Panzergrenadier-Division
- 25.Panzergrenadier-Division
- Führer-Grenadier-Division
- Korps Stab
References edit
- ^ "Fritz Neumann | Gräbersuche-Online". www.volksbund.de. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Pulsarnovaa (2024-03-09). "My great uncle before he went off to war (No clue when this was taken)". r/wwiipics. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "XXXIX. Armeekorps - Lexikon der Wehrmacht". www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "XXXIX Panzer Corps", Wikipedia, 2024-04-16, retrieved 2024-04-16
- ^ "59°20'00.0"N 33°07'44.9"E · Nizhnee Zaozer'e, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, 174782". 59°20'00.0"N 33°07'44.9"E · Nizhnee Zaozer'e, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, 174782. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Biography of Lieutenant-General Nikolai Kuzmich Klykov - (Николай Кузьмич Клыков) (1888 – 1968), Soviet Union". generals.dk. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Eastern Front animated: 1941. Retrieved 2024-04-16 – via www.youtube.com.