Ernst Busch

ModernGeneralGermany1885 — 1945

Field marshal who surrendered in the Courland pocket.

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Quick Facts

Born

1885

Died

1945

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score42.2

Ernst Busch — Complete Timeline

1941 AD

Command of the 16th Army at LeningradWar◆ Major

Busch commanded the 16th Army during the siege of Leningrad. His forces participated in the encirclement and blockade of the city, leading to immense suffering and casualties among the civilian population.

Siege of LeningradEastern FrontWar Crimes

Impact: regionaldestructive

1945 AD

Surrender in the Courland PocketWar◆ Major

As commander of Army Group North, Busch was trapped in the Courland Pocket in Latvia. He surrendered his forces to the Soviet Red Army on May 9, 1945, after the German capitulation, becoming a prisoner of war.

Courland PocketSurrenderPrisoner of War

Impact: regionaltragic