Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Fritz Bayerlein Biography and Timeline

Follow Fritz Bayerlein through 3 dated historical records for Germany.

Fritz Bayerlein, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1942–1944Years on this page

1942

Battle of Alam Halfa

General · Chief of Staff Panzer Army Africa · Alam Halfa · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Serves on Rommel's staff during the failed Axis attack at Alam Halfa.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943

Battle of Alamein, 2nd

General · Chief of Staff Panzer Army Africa · El Alamein · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Helps manage Panzer Army Africa staff work during the Second Battle of El Alamein.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943

1944

Operation Perch

Commander of Panzer Lehr Division · Caen · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Bayerlein deployed Panzer Lehr Division to block the British advance west of Caen.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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