Wilhelm Ritter Von Thoma
Wilhelm Josef Ritter von Thoma (11 September 1891 – 30 April 1948) was a German officer who served in World War I, in the Spanish Civil War, and as a General der Panzertruppe in World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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