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[[World War II]]
*[[Invasion of Poland]]
*[[Invasion of Poland]]
*[[Battle of France]]
*[[Battle of France]]
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*[[Korsun–Shevchenkovsky Offensive|Cherkassy Pocket]]
*[[Korsun–Shevchenkovsky Offensive|Cherkassy Pocket]]
*[[Operation Bagration]]
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|awards=[[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]]
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'''Nikolaus von Vormann''' (24 December 1895 – 26 October 1959) was a highly decorated [[General der Panzertruppe]] in the [[Wehrmacht]] during [[World War II]] who commanded the 9th Army. He was also a recipient of the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]]. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He wrote two books documenting his war-time experiences: ''Der Feldzug 1939 in Polen'' and ''Tscherkassy''. He died in 1959.
'''Nikolaus von Vormann''' (24 December 1895 – 26 October 1959) was a German general who served in the [[Wehrmacht]] of [[Nazi Germany]].


General von Vormann was born in [[Nowe Miasto Lubawskie|Neumark]], [[West Prussia]], [[German Empire]]. He joined the [[Prussian Army]] in 1914 and served in [[World War I]] and remained in the [[Weimar Germany|Weimar German]] [[Reichswehr]]. In [[World War II]] he served on the [[Eastern Front (World War II)|Eastern Front]] campaigns and in 1944 briefly commanded the [[9th Army (Wehrmacht)|9th Army]]. During this brief interval, he became involved in the suppression of the [[Warsaw Uprising]], although the main responsibility for the wanton destruction of the Polish capital and the massacre of its inhabitants laid with the SS-generals [[Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski]] and [[Heinz Reinefarth]]. On 4 May 1945, as the Allies approached during the closing days of World War II, von Vormann's last appointment was as commander of the largely non-existent "Alpenfestung" ([[Alpine Fortress]]). He was a recipient of the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]]. Vormann wrote two books documenting his war-time experiences: ''Der Feldzug 1939 in Polen'' and ''Tscherkassy''. He died on 26 October 1959 in [[Berchtesgaden]].<ref>{{Cite book
==Awards and decorations==
* [[Iron Cross]] (1914)
** 2nd Class
** 1st Class
* [[House Order of Hohenzollern|Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords]]
* [[Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918]]
* [[Iron Cross]] (1939)
** 2nd Class (20 October 1939)
** 1st Class (25 June 1940)
* [[Eastern Front Medal]] (25 July 1942)
* [[German Cross]] in Gold on 12 March 1942 as ''[[Oberst]] im Generalstab'' (in the [[General Staff]]) in the Generalkommando of the XXVIII. Armeekorps<ref>Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 490.</ref>
* [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on 22 August 1943 as ''[[Generalleutnant]]'' and commander of the 23. Panzer-Division<ref>Fellgiebel 2000, p. 351.</ref><ref>Scherzer 2007, p. 762.</ref>
* Mentioned twice in the [[Wehrmachtbericht]] on (4 November 1943 and 20 February 1944)

==See also==
*[[General der Panzertruppe]]

==References==

===Citations===
{{Reflist|25em}}

===Bibliography===
{{refbegin}}
* {{Cite book
|last=Fellgiebel
|first=Walther-Peer
|authorlink=Walther-Peer Fellgiebel
|year=2000
|origyear=1986
|title=Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile
|trans_title=The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches
|language=German
|location=Friedberg, Germany
|publisher=Podzun-Pallas
|isbn=978-3-7909-0284-6
}}
* {{Cite book
|last1=Patzwall
|last1=Patzwall
|first1=Klaus D.
|first1=Klaus D.
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|year=2001
|year=2001
|title=Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II
|title=Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II
|trans_title=The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2
|trans-title=The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2
|language=German
|language=German
|location=Norderstedt, Germany
|location=Norderstedt, Germany
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|isbn=978-3-931533-45-8
|isbn=978-3-931533-45-8
}}
}}
* {{Cite book
</ref><ref>{{Cite book
|last=Scherzer
|last=Scherzer
|first=Veit
|first=Veit
|year=2007
|year=2007
|title=Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives
|title=Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives
|trans_title=The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives
|trans-title=The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives
|language=German
|language=German
|location=Jena, Germany
|location=Jena, Germany
|publisher=Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag
|publisher=Scherzers Militaer-Verlag
|isbn=978-3-938845-17-2
|isbn=978-3-938845-17-2
}}
}}</ref>
* {{Cite book
|year=1985
|title=Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, 1. Januar 1942 bis 31. Dezember 1943
|trans_title=The Wehrmacht Reports 1939–1945 Volume 2, 1 January 1942 to 31 December 1943
|language=German
|location=München, Germany
|publisher=Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
|isbn=978-3-423-05944-2
}}
* {{Cite book
|year=1985
|title=Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945
|trans_title=The Wehrmacht Reports 1939–1945 Volume 3, 1 January 1944 to 9 May 1945
|language=German
|location=München, Germany
|publisher=Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
|isbn=978-3-423-05944-2
}}
{{refend}}


==External links==
==Promotions==
* [[General der Panzertruppe]] (General of the Armored Corps) - 27 June 1944, with seniority date of 1 December 1943
*[http://www.ww2awards.com/person/20096 World War 2 Awards.com]
* [[Generalleutnant]] (Lieutenant General) - 1 July 1943
*[http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Personenregister/V/VormannNikolausv.htm Lexikon der Wehrmacht]
* [[Generalmajor]] (Major General) - 31 January 1943, with seniority date of 1 January 1943
*[http://www.ritterkreuztraeger-1939-45.de/Infanterie/Heer-Startseite.htm Ritterkreuztraeger 1939-1945]
* [[Oberst]] (Colonel) - 1 September 1940
* [[Oberstleutnant]] (Lieutenant Colonel) - 1 August 1938
* [[Major (rank)|Major]] (Major) - 1 November 1935, with seniority date of 1 October 1935
* [[Hauptmann]] (Captain) - 30 May 1932, with seniority date of 1 June 1930
* [[Oberleutnant]] (First Lieutenant) - 1 February 1926, with seniority date of 1 April 1925
* [[Leutnant]] (Second Lieutenant) - 29 January 1915, with seniority date of 18 January 1915
* Kadett ([[Cadet]]) - Until 3 August 1914 when became war volunteer in the Royal [[Prussian Army]]

==Awards and decorations==
* [[Wound Badge]] in Gold (for wounds received during [[World War I]])
* [[Iron Cross|Iron Cross (1914)]]
** 2nd Class
** 1st Class
* Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal [[House Order of Hohenzollern]] (18 June 1915)
* [[Clasp to the Iron Cross]]
** 2nd Class (20 October 1939)
** 1st Class (25 June 1940)
* [[German Cross]] in Gold on 12 March 1942 as ''[[Oberst]] im Generalstab'' (in the [[General Staff]]) in the Generalkommando of the XXVIII. Armeekorps<ref>Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 490.</ref>
* [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on 22 August 1943 as ''[[Generalleutnant]]'' and commander of the 23. Panzer-Division<ref>Scherzer 2007, p. 762.</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 03:48, 20 August 2024

Nikolaus von Vormann
Born(1895-12-24)24 December 1895
Neumark, German Empire
Died26 October 1959(1959-10-26) (aged 63)
Berchtesgaden, Bavaria West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (1914-1918)
 Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
 Nazi Germany (1933-1945)
Service / branchArmy
Years of service1914–45
Rank General der Panzertruppe
Commands23rd Panzer Division
XLVII Panzer Corps
9th Army
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class

Nikolaus von Vormann (24 December 1895 – 26 October 1959) was a German general who served in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany.

General von Vormann was born in Neumark, West Prussia, German Empire. He joined the Prussian Army in 1914 and served in World War I and remained in the Weimar German Reichswehr. In World War II he served on the Eastern Front campaigns and in 1944 briefly commanded the 9th Army. During this brief interval, he became involved in the suppression of the Warsaw Uprising, although the main responsibility for the wanton destruction of the Polish capital and the massacre of its inhabitants laid with the SS-generals Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski and Heinz Reinefarth. On 4 May 1945, as the Allies approached during the closing days of World War II, von Vormann's last appointment was as commander of the largely non-existent "Alpenfestung" (Alpine Fortress). He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Vormann wrote two books documenting his war-time experiences: Der Feldzug 1939 in Polen and Tscherkassy. He died on 26 October 1959 in Berchtesgaden.[1][2]

Promotions

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  • General der Panzertruppe (General of the Armored Corps) - 27 June 1944, with seniority date of 1 December 1943
  • Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) - 1 July 1943
  • Generalmajor (Major General) - 31 January 1943, with seniority date of 1 January 1943
  • Oberst (Colonel) - 1 September 1940
  • Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) - 1 August 1938
  • Major (Major) - 1 November 1935, with seniority date of 1 October 1935
  • Hauptmann (Captain) - 30 May 1932, with seniority date of 1 June 1930
  • Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant) - 1 February 1926, with seniority date of 1 April 1925
  • Leutnant (Second Lieutenant) - 29 January 1915, with seniority date of 18 January 1915
  • Kadett (Cadet) - Until 3 August 1914 when became war volunteer in the Royal Prussian Army

Awards and decorations

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References

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  1. ^ Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
  2. ^ Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
  3. ^ Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 490.
  4. ^ Scherzer 2007, p. 762.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 23. Panzer-Division
26 December 1942 – 24 October 1943 		Succeeded by
Generalmajor Ewald Kräber
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Rudolf von Bünau
 Commander of XLVII. Panzerkorps
December 1943 – March 1944 		Succeeded by
General der Panzertruppe Hans Freiherr von Funck
Preceded by
General der Infanterie Hans Jordan
 Commander of 9. Armee
27 June 1944 – 31 August 1944 		Succeeded by
General der Panzertruppe Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz
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