Paul Hausser

ModernGeneralGermany1880 — 1972

Father of the Waffen-SS, Prussian general.

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Quick Facts

Born

1880

Died

1972

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)68

Total Score62.2

Paul Hausser — Complete Timeline

1932 AD

Retirement from the ReichswehrPolitical Action◆ Major

Hausser retired from the Reichswehr as a lieutenant general. He then joined the SS and became a key figure in transforming the SS-Verf

Nazi GermanySSMilitary Career

Impact: national

1943 AD

Command of the II SS Panzer Corps at KurskWar◆ Major

Hausser commanded the II SS Panzer Corps during the Battle of Kursk. His corps fought in the southern pincer of the offensive, suffering heavy losses in the largest tank battle in history.

World War IIEastern FrontKursk

Impact: regional

1945 AD

Surrender to American ForcesPolitical Action

Hausser surrendered to American troops in May 1945. He was held as a prisoner of war and later testified at the Nuremberg trials, but was never convicted of war crimes.

World War IISurrenderPost-War