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Walter von Reichenau

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Occupation

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Born

October 8, 1884

Zodiac

Libra

20,920

days lived

57

age at death

Born
October 8, 1884
Died
January 17, 1942 (aged 57)
Zodiac
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Updated Jul 2026

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Before Fame

Reichenau began his military career in the German Army in 1903 and served with distinction in World War I. He held various staff officer positions throughout the 1920s, steadily rising through the ranks.

Trivia

He was nicknamed 'The Bull' (German: Der Bulle). Reichenau's troops cooperated with the SS Einsatzgruppen in the massacre of over 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar. His death from a stroke was potentially linked to a previous hunting accident.

Family Life

Information about Walter von Reichenau's personal family life, including marriage and children, is not prominently detailed in the provided text.

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Astrology
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Fire
Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Libra♎︎

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Moon Sign

Gemini♊︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for October 8, 1884

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1942
Day 20,919
Age 57

Death

Confidence
96%
Jan 17, 1942

Died of a stroke, possibly exacerbated by a previous hunting accident.

1941
Day 20,811
Age 56

Command of Army Group South

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1941

Briefly commanded Army Group South during Operation Barbarossa, advancing deep into the USSR.

Day 20,728
Age 56

Severity Order Issued

Confidence
98%
Jul 10, 1941
1940
Day 20,302
Age 55

Invasion of Belgium and France

Confidence
96%
May 10, 1940

Commanded the 6th Army during the successful invasions of Belgium and France.

1938
Day 19,752
Age 54

Promoted to General der Panzertruppe

Confidence
96%
Nov 7, 1938

Advanced in rank to General der Panzertruppe, a significant promotion in the German Army.

1936
Day 18,711
Age 51

Appointed Chief of the Army Office

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1936

Served as the Chief of the Army Office (Heeresamt) in the Reichswehrministerium.

1935
Day 18,346
Age 50

Reichswehr Becomes Wehrmacht

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1935

The Reichswehr was reorganized into the Wehrmacht, and Reichenau continued his military career.

1933
Day 17,616
Age 48

Joins Nazi Party

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1933

Joined the Nazi Party, aligning himself with the new regime.

1927
Day 15,424
Age 42

Staff Officer Roles

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1927

Held various staff officer positions, gaining experience in military planning and administration.

1914
Day 10,888
Age 29

World War I Begins

Confidence
96%
Aug 1, 1914

Participated in World War I, serving in various capacities.

1903
Day 6,658
Age 18

Enters Military Service

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1903

Began his military career by entering the German Army.

1884
Day 0
Age 0

Born

Confidence
96%
Oct 8, 1884

Born Walter Karl Gustav August Ernst von Reichenau in Karlsruhe, German Empire.