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Wilhelm von Leeb

Wilhelm von Leeb was a German general during World War II, known for commanding Army Group North during the invasion of the Soviet Union. He was respected for his leadership and strategic skills but was also involved in war crimes and Nazi policies. After the war, he was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials but was later released. Leeb's military career reflects both his tactical abilities and the complex moral and political issues faced by German officers during the conflict.