Hermann Hoth

ModernGeneralGermany1885 — 1971

Panzer commander at Kursk, later imprisoned.

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Quick Facts

Born

1885

Died

1971

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score48.4

Hermann Hoth — Complete Timeline

1941 AD

Command of Panzer Group 3 in Operation BarbarossaWar◆ Major

Hoth commanded Panzer Group 3 during the invasion of the Soviet Union. His forces advanced on Minsk and Vitebsk, encircling large Soviet forces in the early stages of the campaign.

World War IIEastern FrontOperation Barbarossa

Impact: regional

1943 AD

Command of 4th Panzer Army at KurskWar◆ Major

Hoth led the 4th Panzer Army in the southern sector of the Battle of Kursk. His forces achieved initial penetrations but were halted at Prokhorovka, contributing to the German failure.

World War IIEastern FrontKursk

Impact: regional

1948 AD

Imprisonment for War CrimesPolitical Action◆ Major

Hoth was tried at the Subsequent Nuremberg Trials in the High Command Trial. He was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.

War Crimes TrialPost-War Justice

Impact: national