Hermann Geyer
- Category : 1882-births
- Type : MGP
- Profile : 6/2 - Role Model / Hermit
- Definition : Single
- Incarnation Cross : LAX Individualism 1
Biography
German general during World War II who commanded the IX Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
On 1 January 1918, the German Army published a pamphlet written by Captain Hermann Geyer entitled The Attack in Position Warfare. The pamphlet described infantry infiltration tactics, the role of following supporting forces and the role of aviation. These tactics were used in the German 1918 Spring Offensive or Kaiserschlacht (Kaiser's Battle).
Geyer retired in 1943 and committed suicide on 10 April 1946 at age 63 near Wildsee.