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Herman EichhornGerman Field Marshal (December 1917).
Date of Birth: 13.02.1848
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Hermann von Eichhorn: German Field Marshal and Occupation Commander
- High Command
- World War I: Eastern Front
- Swietiany Breakthrough and Brusilov Offensive
- Group Commander
- Eastern Advance and Harsh Occupation
- Assassination
Hermann von Eichhorn: German Field Marshal and Occupation Commander
Early Life and Military CareerHermann von Eichhorn was born in Breslau, Prussia on February 13, 1848. He joined the 2nd Guards Infantry Regiment in 1866 and fought in the Austro-Prussian War that same year. In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, he distinguished himself and served for a long time in the German General Staff.
High Command
On May 1, 1904, Eichhorn became commander of the XVIII Army Corps. In 1912, he was appointed General Inspector of the 7th Army Inspection. Before the outbreak of World War I, he retired but was recalled to active duty in August 1914.
World War I: Eastern Front
In January 1915, Eichhorn took command of the newly formed 10th Army on the Eastern Front. He led the army to victory in the Battle of the Masurian Bogs, encircling parts of the 10th Russian Army.
Swietiany Breakthrough and Brusilov Offensive
In August 1915, Eichhorn's army participated in the Swietiany Breakthrough, pushing the Russian lines back. However, Eichhorn was unable to encircle the Russian 10th Army. In March 1916, he successfully resisted the Russian Narocz Offensive.
Group Commander
From July 1916, Eichhorn commanded Army Group Eichhorn, which conducted an offensive in East Prussia. During the Brusilov Offensive, Russian forces temporarily broke through Eichhorn's positions but were ultimately repelled.
Eastern Advance and Harsh Occupation
In February 1918, Group Eichhorn advanced into the Baltics and Belarus, capturing key cities such as Minsk and Mogilev. Eichhorn became Commander-in-Chief of Army Group Kiev in March 1918 and oversaw the occupation of southern Belarus, Ukraine, and southern Russia. He implemented a harsh occupation policy, which alienated the local population.
Assassination
On July 30, 1918, Eichhorn was assassinated in Kiev by the Left Socialist Revolutionary Boris Donskoy.
