Reichenau, Walther von (1884–1942)

German field marshal in World War II. He commanded 10th Army in the invasion of Poland 1939 and 6th Army in the invasion of Belgium and France 1940. He remained in command of 6th Army and led it in Operation Barbarossa 1941, playing a major role in the victory at Kiev. He was rewarded with the command of Army Group South but suffered a heart attack shortly after and died.