Military Career
Anton Dostler joined the German Army in 1910 and served as a junior officer during World War I. From the start of World War II to 1940, he served as Chief of Staff of the 7th Army. Subsequently, he commanded the 57th Infantry Division (1941–1942), the 163rd Infantry Division (1942) and the 42nd Army Corps (1943–1944) in Italy. He was appointed to command the 75th Army Corps in January 1944.
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