Agustín Muñoz Grandes (27 January 1896 – 11 July 1970) was a Spanish general, Commander of 250. Infanterie-Division (División Azul / Blaue Division) in the Wehrmacht between 1941 and 1942. This Spanish Civil War veteran was given command of the División Azul, Generalísimo Franco's volunteer unit created for service under the Wehrmacht in Russia, in 1941. Muñoz Grandes was well acquainted with the German military establishment, and attended several interviews with Wilhelm Canaris and Adolf Hitler. During his command Muñoz Grandes was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes), with Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) personally added by Hitler. He was recalled to Spain in December 1942. A promotion to Lieutenant General awaited him at home, and his post on the Eastern Front was taken up by Emilio Esteban Infantes.
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