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Max IIgeGerman military leader, major general
Date of Birth: 13.04.1894
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Career
- Interwar and Return to the Wehrmacht
- Regimental Commands
- WWII Campaigns
- Eastern Front Service
- Capture and Death
Early Life and Military Career
Background and EnlistmentHeinz Fiebig was born in a butcher's family in Germany. On February 5, 1913, he joined the army as a fanen-junker. He rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant in the 20th Infantry Regiment on June 19, 1914.
Interwar and Return to the Wehrmacht
Service in the PoliceAfter the end of World War I, Fiebig joined the police in 1920.
Reintegration into the Wehrmacht
In 1935, Fiebig returned to the Wehrmacht, holding the rank of major.
Rise in the Wehrmacht
Promotions and Staff Positions
On October 1, 1936, Fiebig became a lieutenant colonel. From October 10, 1938, he served on the staff of the 4th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd Infantry Division. On June 1, 1939, he was promoted to colonel.
Regimental Commands
From September 1, 1939, Fiebig commanded the 4th Infantry Regiment. From October 10, 1939, to January 24, 1942, he held the position of acting commander of the 96th Infantry Regiment.
WWII Campaigns
Divisional Command and DecorationsOn January 24, 1942, Fiebig became the acting commander of the 32nd Infantry Division. On February 14, 1942, he was awarded the German Cross in Gold.
Eastern Front Service
On March 1, 1942, Fiebig resumed command of the 96th Infantry Regiment. On December 24, 1942, he was transferred to the Führerreserve. On August 1, 1943, now a major general, he was appointed commander of the 740th Eastern Battalion (Osttruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 740).
Capture and Death
Kidnapping and ExecutionOn November 15, 1943, Fiebig and his driver were captured by Soviet partisans under the command of Nikolai Kuznetsov. Due to the impossibility of transporting the prisoners, they were interrogated and executed on the same day. They were buried in a nearby forest.
