Relief of command On 9 March Hitler phoned Rundstedt and told him he was to be replaced by Albert Kesselring, to be transferred from Italy. That was the end of Gerd von Rundstedt's military career after 52 years.
relIeF Of cOmmAnd on 9 maRch hItler PHoNed ruNDSteDT And tOlD hiM he waS to be rEplAced by AlBeRt keSselring, To be traNsferred from itaLy. That wAs tHe EnD of GERd VoN ruNdstedt's milItAry caReer AftER 52 yEars.