Erich Hoepner

ModernGeneralGermany1886 — 1944

Panzer general, July 20 conspirator, executed.

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Quick Facts

Born

1886

Died

1944

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score47.1

Erich Hoepner — Complete Timeline

1941 AD

Commanded Panzer Group 4 in the Invasion of the Soviet UnionWar◆ Major

Hoepner commanded Panzer Group 4 during Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. His forces advanced on Leningrad and participated in the Battle of Moscow. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

World War IIOperation BarbarossaEastern Front

Impact: global

1942 AD

Dismissed from the Army for Disobeying OrdersPolitical Action◆ Major

Hoepner was dismissed from the army on January 8, 1942, by Hitler for ordering a tactical retreat during the Battle of Moscow without authorization. He was stripped of his rank and pension, and banned from wearing his uniform.

World War IIDismissalBattle of Moscow

Impact: national

1944 AD

Participated in the July 20 PlotPolitical Action◆ Major

Hoepner was a key conspirator in the July 20 plot. He was designated to command the Replacement Army in Berlin after the coup. He arrived at the Bendlerblock on July 20 but was unable to execute the plan effectively.

July 20 PlotConspiratorBendlerblock

Impact: national

Executed at Plötzensee PrisonPolitical Action◆ Major

Hoepner was arrested after the failure of the July 20 plot. He was tried by the People's Court and sentenced to death. He was hanged at Pl

July 20 PlotExecutionPlötzensee

Impact: nationaltragic