Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happened to Gerd von Rundstedt’s family after World War II? When Germany collapsed in 1945, the elderly field marshal and his only son entered Allied captivity together, but the years that followed would reshape the family completely.
In this video, I trace the Von Rundstedt's through imprisonment, separation, illness, and the difficult aftermath of a name closely tied to Germany’s defeated officer corps.
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Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Edit by Ryan
Chapters
00:00 The Rundstedt Family Before the Fall
02:58 The Field Marshal’s Only Son
04:54 Father and Son in British Captivity
06:49 The Trial That Never Happened
08:20 The Last Years of the Rundstedt Family
📚 Primary sources
- Special Camp 11 (Island Farm) — Rundstedt captivity chronology — capture, POW camps, the Dec 1947 compassionate-leave visit, funeral leave, the 1949 charges and release.
- Hansard, House of Lords, 5 May 1949 — official record that charges against Rundstedt and Strauss were dropped and Manstein tried.
- German Wikipedia — Hans-Gerd von Rundstedt
- Charles Messenger, The Last Prussian (1991)
- Genealogie Richard Remmé — marriage to Editha von Oppen and the five children with dates.
Questions about any specific claim in this video? Ask in the comments below 👇
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What happened to Gerd von Rundstedt’s family after World War II? When Germany collapsed in 1945, the elderly field marshal and his only son entered Allied captivity together, but the years that followed would reshape the family completely.
In this video, I trace the Von Rundstedt's through imprisonment, separation, illness, and the difficult aftermath of a name closely tied to Germany’s defeated officer corps.
Watch next:
▶️ The Fate of Friedrich Paulus's Wife and Children After Stalingrad youtu.be/XHsv-yTtnbc
📖 Free WW2 reading list — my 30 essential books on the war and what came after:
👉history-inside-8s3dsc.subscribepage.io
☕ Support History Inside:
👉 buymeacoffee.com/HistoryInside
Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Edit by Ryan
Chapters
00:00 The Rundstedt Family Before the Fall
02:58 The Field Marshal’s Only Son
04:54 Father and Son in British Captivity
06:49 The Trial That Never Happened
08:20 The Last Years of the Rundstedt Family
📚 Primary sources
- Special Camp 11 (Island Farm) — Rundstedt captivity chronology — capture, POW camps, the Dec 1947 compassionate-leave visit, funeral leave, the 1949 charges and release.
- Hansard, House of Lords, 5 May 1949 — official record that charges against Rundstedt and Strauss were dropped and Manstein tried.
- German Wikipedia — Hans-Gerd von Rundstedt
- Charles Messenger, The Last Prussian (1991)
- Genealogie Richard Remmé — marriage to Editha von Oppen and the five children with dates.
Questions about any specific claim in this video? Ask in the comments below 👇
___________________________________________
The content presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate historical information, some details may be subject to interpretation or debate. The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the opinion of History Inside. This channel does not condone or glorify violence, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind. We aim to respectfully explore and discuss historical events, their impacts, and their legacies.
For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
This description contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
#ww2 #worldwar2 #historyinside #ww2history #historydocumentary
