page_title: Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein
hierarchical_section_title: Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein
caption_attribution_description: English: General von Liebenstein, GOC 164 Light African Division, with General Bernard Freyberg, GOC NZ Division, and Brigadier Graham after the surrender of Axis forces in Tunisia during World War II. Photograph taken circa 13 May 1943 by M D Elias.
context_page_description: Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein was a German general during World War II.
  On 10 May 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Three days later, while commanding the 164th Infantry Division, he surrendered to the British forces in Tunisia. He was sent to Trent Park, a camp for high-ranking commanders north of London. In 1955, he joined the Bundeswehr. In 1960, he retired as Generalmajor.
context_section_description: Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein (28 February 1899 – 3 August 1975) was a German general during World War II.
  On 10 May 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Three days later, while commanding the 164th Infantry Division, he surrendered to the British forces in Tunisia. He was sent to  Trent Park, a camp for high-ranking commanders north of London. In 1955, he joined the Bundeswehr. In 1960, he retired as Generalmajor.
caption: Liebenstein (right) with Lieutenant General Bernard Freyberg (left), commander of the 2nd New Zealand Division, and Brigadier Graham after the surrender of Axis forces in Tunisia
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