Hans-Valentin Hube

ModernGeneralGermany1890 — 1944

One-armed panzer general, died in plane crash.

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Quick Facts

Born

1890

Died

1944

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)51

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score53.3

Hans-Valentin Hube — Complete Timeline

1943 AD

Command of the XIV Panzer Corps in SicilyWar◆ Major

Hube commanded the XIV Panzer Corps during the Allied invasion of Sicily. He organized a successful evacuation of German forces across the Strait of Messina, saving over 40,000 troops despite Allied air and naval superiority.

Sicily CampaignEvacuationTactical Success

Impact: regional

1944 AD

Death in Plane CrashOther◆ Major

Hube was killed in a plane crash near Salzburg, Austria, on April 21, 1944, after being promoted to command of the 1st Panzer Army. His death was a significant loss to the German armored forces.

DeathAccidentLoss

Impact: nationaltragic