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|branch=Army |serviceyears=1914–45 |rank=Generaloberst |commands= |unit= |battles= |awards=Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |laterwork=}} Kurt Zeitzler (June 9, 1895 – September 25, 1963) was a top German general during World War II. He was almost exclusively a staff officer, not a commander, serving as chief of staff in a corps, army, and army group. In September 1942, he was selected by Adolf Hitler as Chief of the Army General Staff, serving directly under Hitler as commander-in-chief of the Army. Zeitzler replaced Franz Halder, who had criticized some of Hitler's plans and orders. Zeitzler too came to argue with Hitler, and retired in July 1944, complaining of illness. Zeitzler was regarded as an energetic and efficient staff officer, noted for his ability in managing the movement of large mobile formations.〔Liddell Hart p. 58〕 ==World War I== Born in Goßmar in the Province of Brandenburg, Zeitzler came from a family of pastors. At the age of 18 he joined the 4th Thuringian Infantry Regiment of the German Army on March 23, 1914. Five months later Germany was at war. Zeitzler was promoted to Lieutenant in December, 1914, and commanded various units, including a pioneer detachment. At the end of the war he was a regimental adjutant. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kurt Zeitzler」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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