On this day, 81 years ago, on August 19, 1944 (July 1, 1944 in the lunar calendar), Nazi German Field Marshal Gunter von Kruger committed suicide. On August 19, 1944, Nazi German Field Marshal Gunter von Kruger committed suicide. Günthervon Kluge (October 30, 1882-August 19, 1944) was a German military leader and Field Marshal. Marshal Kruger made great achievements in invading Poland, France, and the Soviet Union. Among the German army, Kruger has always been known for his "intelligence". After Marshal Bauk was dismissed, Kruger succeeded him as commander of Army Group Center. Comment: Outstanding command skills were demonstrated in the blitz against Poland and the encirclement and annihilation of the Soviet army in Minsk.