Pages in category "German Army generals of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 508 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) (next page). Hermann Hoth (12 April 1885 - 25 January 1971) was a German army commander and war criminal during World War II. He fought in the Battle of France and as a panzer commander on the Eastern Front. Hoth commanded the 3rd Panzer Group during Operation Barbarossa in 1941, and the 4th Panzer Army during the Wehrmacht's 1942 summer offensive.
He commanded German's panzer (tanks) forces and held the title of Panzer Army Commander. Guderian rose to the full rank of General abd is recognized as one of the most prominent generals of World War II.. Rommel was by far the greatest general of World War II with his humane treatment of his prisoners and his superb fighting skills. He was unlike many of the other German leaders.