War-dated DS, in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 18, 1944. Document concerning the transfer "for health reasons" of General Boehme, leader of the 2nd Panzer Army, to the Fuhrer's Reserve of the High Command of the Army. On this same day, General of the Artillery Angelis, leader of the 6th Army, has been put in charge of the 2nd Panzer Army. Consequently, General of the Artillery Fretter-Pico, commander of the XXX Army Corps, will be in charge of the 6th Army, and Lieutenant-General Postel of the Fuhrer's Reserve of the High Command of the Army will lead the XXX Army Corps. Signed at the conclusion by Hitler and countersigned by a lieutenant general. In fine condition, with creasing to lower right. This document dates to just two days before the attempt on Hitler's life led by Claus von Stauffenberg in Operation Valkyrie.
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