Gustav Von Vaerst
Gustav von Vaerst (19 April 1894 – 10 October 1975) was a German general during World War II.
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| Born | 19 April 1894 |
| Died | 10 October 1975 (aged 81) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank |  General der Panzertruppe |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
He was the last commander of the 5th Panzer Army, which was trapped in Northern Tunisia, between 28 February and 9 May 1943. He surrendered with his army to the British and Americans and was held in captivity until his release in 1947.
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Bibliography
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945. Ranis/Jena: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. p. 755. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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