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==World War I and post-war==
==World War I and post-war==
During World War I, Schobert remained a Bavarian infantry officer, serving the entire war on the Western Front. During the [[German spring offensive]] of 1918, he led the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment. For his actions on 23 March 1918, when he personally and successfully led his battalion in the crossing of a canal near [[Jussy, Aisne|Jussy]] against stiff British resistance, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the [[Military Order of Max Joseph]].<ref>''Bayerns Goldenes Ehrenbuch,'' 46</ref> This was Bavaria's highest military honor, comparable to the Prussian [[Pour le Mérite]], and conferred a patent of nobility on a recipient who was a commoner. Hence Eugen Schobert became Eugen [[Ritter]] von Schobert.<ref group="Note">Although his actions were in March 1918, the Military Max Joseph Order was not actually bestowed on Schobert until after the end of the war and the abdication of the Bavarian king. Therefore, technically his (and a number of other recipients') patent of nobility was only a change of name. In any event, the patent was non-hereditary so his children would not have carried the title.</ref>
During World War I, Schobert remained a Bavarian infantry officer, serving the entire war on the Western Front. During the [[German spring offensive]] of 1918, he led the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment. For his actions on 23 March 1918, when he personally and successfully led his battalion in the crossing of a canal near [[Jussy, Aisne|Jussy]] against stiff British resistance, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the [[Military Order of Max Joseph]].<ref>''Bayerns Goldenes Ehrenbuch,'' 46</ref> This was Bavaria's highest military honor, comparable to the Prussian [[Pour le Mérite]], and conferred a [[patent of nobility]] on a recipient who was a commoner. Hence Eugen Schobert became Eugen [[Ritter]] von Schobert.<ref group="Note">Although his actions were in March 1918, the Military Max Joseph Order was not actually bestowed on Schobert until after the end of the war and the abdication of the Bavarian king. Therefore, technically his (and a number of other recipients') patent of nobility was only a change of name. The patent was non-hereditary, so his children did not inherit the title.</ref>


After World War I, Schobert remained in the [[Reichswehr]] and then the [[Wehrmacht]], steadily rising up the ranks. He was Inspector of Infantry from December 1933 to September 1934 and then commanded the 17th Infantry Division from 1935 to 1936 and the 33rd Infantry Division from 1936 to 1938.<ref>Günter Wegner, ''Stellenbesetzung der deutschen Heere 1815-1939.'' (Biblio Verlag, Osnabrück, 1993), Bd. 1, 767, 830, 835.</ref> He took command of the VII Army Corps (''VII. Armeekorps'') on 4 February 1938.<ref>Wegner, ''Stellenbesetzung,'' 797.</ref>
After World War I, Schobert remained in the [[Reichswehr]] and then the [[Wehrmacht]], steadily rising up the ranks. He was Inspector of Infantry from December 1933 to September 1934 and then commanded the 17th Infantry Division from 1935 to 1936 and the 33rd Infantry Division from 1936 to 1938.<ref>Günter Wegner, ''Stellenbesetzung der deutschen Heere 1815-1939.'' (Biblio Verlag, Osnabrück, 1993), Bd. 1, 767, 830, 835.</ref> He took command of the VII Army Corps (''VII. Armeekorps'') on 4 February 1938.<ref>Wegner, ''Stellenbesetzung,'' 797.</ref>


==World War II and death==
==World War II and death==
In September 1939, Schobert led his VII Army Corps in the [[Invasion of Poland (1939)|invasion of Poland]] as part of the reserve of [[German order of battle for Operation Fall Weiss|Army Group South]]. In May–June 1940, his corps, part of General [[Ernst Busch (military)|Ernst Busch's]] Sixteenth Army of [[Army Group A]], participated in the invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg and the [[Battle of France]]. He received the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] for his leadership of the VII Corps in the breakthrough of the [[Maginot Line]] and the capture of [[Nancy, France|Nancy]] and [[Toul]].<ref name="Virtuti Pro Patria, 404"/> He remained in command of the corps during preparations for the [[Operation Sealion Order of Battle|invasion of Great Britain]].
In September 1939, Schobert led his VII Army Corps in the [[Invasion of Poland (1939)|invasion of Poland]] as part of the reserve of [[German order of battle for Operation Fall Weiss|Army Group South]]. In May–June 1940, his corps, part of General [[Ernst Busch (military)|Ernst Busch's]] Sixteenth Army of [[Army Group A]], participated in the invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg and the [[Battle of France]]. He received the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] for his leadership of the VII Corps in the breakthrough of the [[Maginot Line]] and the capture of [[Nancy, France|Nancy]] and [[Toul]].<ref name="Virtuti Pro Patria, 404"/> He remained in command of the corps during preparations for the intended [[Operation Sealion order of battle|invasion of Great Britain]].


In September 1940, Schobert was given command of the [[11th Army (Wehrmacht)|Eleventh Army]]. The army was assigned to [[Army Group South]] for [[Operation Barbarossa]], the invasion of the Soviet Union. During combat operations in the southern Soviet Union, Schobert was killed when his [[Fieseler Storch]] observation aircraft crashed in a Soviet minefield. He was succeeded by [[Erich von Manstein]]. A German war correspondent, [[Leo Leixner]], wrote Schobert's biography.<ref>''Generaloberst Eugen Ritter von Schobert; Lebensbild eines deutschen Armeeführers'' by Leo Leixner. 4 editions published in 1942 in German and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide</ref>
In September 1940, Schobert was given command of the [[11th Army (Wehrmacht)|Eleventh Army]], which was assigned to [[Army Group South]] for [[Operation Barbarossa]], the invasion of the Soviet Union. During combat operations in the southern Soviet Union, Schobert was killed when his [[Fieseler Storch]] observation aircraft crashed in a Soviet minefield. He was succeeded by [[Erich von Manstein]]. A German war correspondent, [[Leo Leixner]], wrote Schobert's biography.<ref>''Generaloberst Eugen Ritter von Schobert; Lebensbild eines deutschen Armeeführers'' by Leo Leixner. 4 editions published in 1942 in German and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide</ref>


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Latest revision as of 23:24, 20 July 2024

Eugen Ritter von Schobert
Born13 March 1883
Würzburg, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
Died12 September 1941(1941-09-12) (aged 58)
Mykolaiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance German Empire
 •  Bavaria
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Imperial German Army
 •  Bavarian Army
 Reichsheer
 German Army
Years of service1902–41
Rank Generaloberst
Commands17th Infantry Division
33rd Infantry Division
VII Army Corps
11th Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Eugen Siegfried Erich Ritter von Schobert (13 March 1883 – 12 September 1941) was a German general during World War II. He commanded the 11th Army during Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. Schobert died when his observation plane crashed in a Soviet minefield.

Early life

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Schobert was born as Eugen Schobert in Würzburg in the Kingdom of Bavaria, a member state of the German Empire.[1] He was the son of Major Karl Schobert and Anna née Michaely.[1] Schobert entered the Royal Bavarian Army in July 1902. He served primarily in the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment "König" and underwent pilot training in 1911.[1]

World War I and post-war

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During World War I, Schobert remained a Bavarian infantry officer, serving the entire war on the Western Front. During the German spring offensive of 1918, he led the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment. For his actions on 23 March 1918, when he personally and successfully led his battalion in the crossing of a canal near Jussy against stiff British resistance, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph.[2] This was Bavaria's highest military honor, comparable to the Prussian Pour le Mérite, and conferred a patent of nobility on a recipient who was a commoner. Hence Eugen Schobert became Eugen Ritter von Schobert.[Note 1]

After World War I, Schobert remained in the Reichswehr and then the Wehrmacht, steadily rising up the ranks. He was Inspector of Infantry from December 1933 to September 1934 and then commanded the 17th Infantry Division from 1935 to 1936 and the 33rd Infantry Division from 1936 to 1938.[3] He took command of the VII Army Corps (VII. Armeekorps) on 4 February 1938.[4]

World War II and death

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In September 1939, Schobert led his VII Army Corps in the invasion of Poland as part of the reserve of Army Group South. In May–June 1940, his corps, part of General Ernst Busch's Sixteenth Army of Army Group A, participated in the invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg and the Battle of France. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership of the VII Corps in the breakthrough of the Maginot Line and the capture of Nancy and Toul.[1] He remained in command of the corps during preparations for the intended invasion of Great Britain.

In September 1940, Schobert was given command of the Eleventh Army, which was assigned to Army Group South for Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. During combat operations in the southern Soviet Union, Schobert was killed when his Fieseler Storch observation aircraft crashed in a Soviet minefield. He was succeeded by Erich von Manstein. A German war correspondent, Leo Leixner, wrote Schobert's biography.[5]

Family

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Schobert married Alice Rieder-Gollwitzer in 1921. They had three children: two sons and one daughter. His younger son was killed in combat in 1944 while serving as a fighter pilot for the Luftwaffe.[6]

Decorations

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Notes

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  1. ^ Although his actions were in March 1918, the Military Max Joseph Order was not actually bestowed on Schobert until after the end of the war and the abdication of the Bavarian king. Therefore, technically his (and a number of other recipients') patent of nobility was only a change of name. The patent was non-hereditary, so his children did not inherit the title.

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ a b c d Virtuti Pro Patria, 404
  2. ^ Bayerns Goldenes Ehrenbuch, 46
  3. ^ Günter Wegner, Stellenbesetzung der deutschen Heere 1815-1939. (Biblio Verlag, Osnabrück, 1993), Bd. 1, 767, 830, 835.
  4. ^ Wegner, Stellenbesetzung, 797.
  5. ^ Generaloberst Eugen Ritter von Schobert; Lebensbild eines deutschen Armeeführers by Leo Leixner. 4 editions published in 1942 in German and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
  6. ^ Virtuti Pro Patria, 404-5
  7. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 386.

Bibliography

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  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
  • Rudolf von Kramer, Otto Freiherr von Waldenfels und Dr. Günther Freiherr von Pechmann: Virtuti Pro Patria: Der königlich bayerische Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden, München 1966 (Rudolf von Kramer, Otto Freiherr von Waldenfels & Dr. Günther Freiherr von Pechmann: Virtuti Pro Patria: The Royal Bavarian Military Max Joseph Order, Munich, 1966)
  • Bayerisches Kriegsarchiv: "Bayerns Goldenes Ehrenbuch", gewidmet den Inhabern der höchsten bayerischen Kriegs-auszeichnungen aus dem Weltkrieg 1914/18, München 1928 (Bavarian War Archives: "Bavaria's Golden Book of Honor", dedicated to the holders of the highest Bavarian war decorations of the World War 1914-18, Munich, 1928)
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Military offices
Preceded by
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 Commander of 11. Armee
5 October 1940 – 21 September 1941 		Succeeded by
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