Hasso von Manteuffel, German general and politician (d. 1978) was born on January 14, 1897.

January 14, 1897

Hasso von Manteuffel, German general and politician (d. 1978) was born on January 14, 1897.

Freiherr Hasso Eccard von Manteuffel was a German baron and general during World War II who commanded the 5th Panzer Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds of Nazi Germany.