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|caption      = Von Rohr in 2019
|caption      = Von Rohr in 2015
|birth_date    = {{Birth date|1972|08|10|df=y}}
|birth_date    = {{Birth date|1965|08|10|df=y}}
|birth_place  = Stathelle, Steiermark, [[Acrea]]
|birth_place  = Stathelle, Steiermark, [[Acrea]]
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|allegiance    = {{flagicon|Acrea}}  [[Acrea]]  
|allegiance    = {{flagicon|Acrea}}  [[Acrea]]  
|branch        = [[Acrean Army]]
|branch        = [[Acrean Army]]
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|serviceyears  = 1984-Present
|rank          = Major General
|rank          = General
|unit          = 8th Armoured Division
|unit          = 6th Army
|commands      =  
|commands      = 6th Army <br> VII Corps <br> 8th Armoured Division <br> 13. Panserregiment
|battles      = [[Zemplen War]]
|battles      = [[Zemplen War]] <br> [[Midsummer War]]
|awards        = see [[#Honors and awards|below]]
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'''Erich Leopold Freiherr von Rohr''' is an Acrean General. He is best known for his service as part of Acrean Forces Ruvelka (ACRFR) during the [[Zemplen War]].
'''Erich von Rohr''' is an Acrean General.  


Born in Stathelle, Steiermark, von Rohr was born into a family of rich military background. He is the grandson of General [[Frederik von Rohr]], a celebrated ''Panserkommandant'' of the [[Eracuran Great War]] who served as commander of the Acrean 1st Army during that conflict. He began attending the Royal Military Academy Königsbrunn in 1988. During his time at Königsbrunn, he received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and was well-regarded academically by his professors and commanding officers. Following graduation, von Rohr was commissioned as a ''Leutnant'' in the 1st Battalion, 13th Armoured Regiment in 1992 after receiving his first choice of being assigned to Armoured Force. After attending tank school he was assigned to an [[Strv 124|Strv 124M Pantera]], and served as a gunner on the platoon commander's tank. He was promoted frequently- he was granted the rank of ''Oberleutnant'' in 1993, taking command of his tank and achieved Captain in 1997, being granted command of the whole company. Throughout his time as a junior officer, von Rohr was known for being an aggressive tank commander and a theorist, writing several postgraduate papers on armoured and tactical theory while studying for a postgraduate degree in military history from the Universität Stavanger. He was promoted to Major in 2000. His time in this position would be short-lived, however, as a large shuffling of the regiment's officers due to the reappointment of then-Colonel Anders Lewenhaupt to a new staff position in armour procurement saw von Rohr promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and taking command of 1st Battalion by 2003, at the personal nomination of Lewenhaupt.
Born in Stathelle, Steiermark, von Rohr was born into a family of rich military background. He is the great-grandson of General [[Frederik von Rohr]], a celebrated ''Panserkommandant'' of the Eracuran Great War.  


In 2003, on Rohr's battalion was part of a series of joint military exercises in [[Ruvelka]], where von Rohr was one of the officers selected to give lectures on armoured warfare to cadets at Derecske Military Academy. He would be invited back to Derecske to lecture once again in 2007, though no military exercises would take place that year. It is noted that [[Elsa Szekeres]], the future Captain-General of Ruvelka, studied under von Rohr in the spring of 2007. In March 2008, von Rohr was promoted to Colonel and took command of the 13th Armoured Regiment. It would be his prior experience in Ruvelka, as well as his wealth of practical and academic experience, that saw his regiment selected for deployment to Ruvelka in January 2009 to support Ruvelkan forces in the [[Zemplen War]]. His regiment played a central role in most of the major engagements for which Acrean forces were present during the war, including [[Operation Harpe]], [[Operation Overshadow]], and [[Operation Homefront]], and he was in part responsible for overseeing the training of Ruvelkan armour crews being re-equipped with Acrean-made Panteras. He was appointed the overall commander of Acrean armoured forces in ACRFR by ACRFR commander General [[Marcus Ehrenfeldt]].  
His division played a central role in most of the major engagements for which Acrean forces were present during the [[Zemplen War]], including [[Operation Harpe]], [[Operation Overshadow]], and [[Operation Homefront]], and he was, in part, responsible for overseeing the training of Ruvelkan tank crews being re-equipped with Acrean-made [[Strv 124|Panteras]].


During his tenure as Armoured Force commander of ACRFR, von Rohr was considered an adaptable, competent commander by both his fellow Acrean officers, as well as Ruvelkan allies and Syaran adversaries. The circumstances in which ACRFR's heavy armour was deployed in most battles- opposing Syaran armour- proved very suitable for Acrean armoured doctrine. Von Rohr was known for being able to assess situations and make decisions rapidly, a trait which suited his troops well in fast-paced tactical engagements, but he has also been noted for his comparative lack of strategic experience during the war as only a regimental commander. Nonetheless, von Rohr was decorated for his role in the war, and was instrumental in turning the institutional knowledge gained through Acrean experience in the conflict into practical training in the post-war years.  
Von Rohr was considered an adaptable, competent commander by both his fellow Acrean officers, as well as Ruvelkan allies and Syaran adversaries. The circumstances in which ACRFR's heavy armour was deployed in most battles- opposing Syaran armour- proved very suitable for Acrean armoured doctrine. Von Rohr was known for being able to assess situations and make decisions rapidly, a trait which suited his troops well in fast-paced tactical engagements, but he has also been noted for his comparative lack of strategic experience during the war as only a regimental commander. Nonetheless, von Rohr was decorated for his role in the war, and was instrumental in turning the institutional knowledge gained through Acrean experience in the conflict into practical training in the post-war years.  
 
 
==Early Life==


==Military career==
==Military career==
Von Rohr began attending the Royal Military Academy Strasbourg in 1982. During his time at RMAS, he received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and was well-regarded academically by his professors and commanding officers. Following graduation, von Rohr was commissioned as a junior lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 13th Armoured Regiment (''13. Panserregiment'') in 1986. A well-regarded officer, von Rohr was promoted frequently- he was granted the rank of senior lieutenant in 1988, taking command of his tank and achieved Captain in 1992, being granted command of the whole company. Throughout his time as a junior officer, von Rohr was known for being an aggressive tank commander and a theorist, writing several papers on armoured and tactical theory while studying for a postgraduate degree in military history from the Universität Stavern. Von Rohr was eventually promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and took command of his battalion in 1999, at the personal nomination of the former battalion commanding officer. That year, von Rohr's battalion was part of a series of joint military exercises in [[Ruvelka]], where von Rohr was one of a number of Acrean officers invited to give lectures on armoured warfare to cadets at Derecske Military Academy. He would be invited back to Derecske to lecture throughout 2006 and 2007. [[Elsa Szekeres]], the future Captain-General of Ruvelka, studied under von Rohr in the spring of 2007.  Von Rohr was promoted to Colonel and took command of the regiment in 2004, and in 2008 he was promoted to Major General and took command of the 8th Armoured Division where he would remain as its commander until 2015.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==

Latest revision as of 16:35, 9 September 2023

Erich von Rohr
VonRohr.png
Von Rohr in 2015
Born(1965-08-10)10 August 1965
Stathelle, Steiermark, Acrea
AllegianceAcrea Acrea
Service/branchAcrean Army
Years of service1984-Present
RankGeneral
Unit6th Army
Commands held6th Army
VII Corps
8th Armoured Division
13. Panserregiment
Battles/warsZemplen War
Midsummer War
Awardssee below

Erich von Rohr is an Acrean General.

Born in Stathelle, Steiermark, von Rohr was born into a family of rich military background. He is the great-grandson of General Frederik von Rohr, a celebrated Panserkommandant of the Eracuran Great War.

His division played a central role in most of the major engagements for which Acrean forces were present during the Zemplen War, including Operation Harpe, Operation Overshadow, and Operation Homefront, and he was, in part, responsible for overseeing the training of Ruvelkan tank crews being re-equipped with Acrean-made Panteras.

Von Rohr was considered an adaptable, competent commander by both his fellow Acrean officers, as well as Ruvelkan allies and Syaran adversaries. The circumstances in which ACRFR's heavy armour was deployed in most battles- opposing Syaran armour- proved very suitable for Acrean armoured doctrine. Von Rohr was known for being able to assess situations and make decisions rapidly, a trait which suited his troops well in fast-paced tactical engagements, but he has also been noted for his comparative lack of strategic experience during the war as only a regimental commander. Nonetheless, von Rohr was decorated for his role in the war, and was instrumental in turning the institutional knowledge gained through Acrean experience in the conflict into practical training in the post-war years.

Military career

Von Rohr began attending the Royal Military Academy Strasbourg in 1982. During his time at RMAS, he received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and was well-regarded academically by his professors and commanding officers. Following graduation, von Rohr was commissioned as a junior lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 13th Armoured Regiment (13. Panserregiment) in 1986. A well-regarded officer, von Rohr was promoted frequently- he was granted the rank of senior lieutenant in 1988, taking command of his tank and achieved Captain in 1992, being granted command of the whole company. Throughout his time as a junior officer, von Rohr was known for being an aggressive tank commander and a theorist, writing several papers on armoured and tactical theory while studying for a postgraduate degree in military history from the Universität Stavern. Von Rohr was eventually promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and took command of his battalion in 1999, at the personal nomination of the former battalion commanding officer. That year, von Rohr's battalion was part of a series of joint military exercises in Ruvelka, where von Rohr was one of a number of Acrean officers invited to give lectures on armoured warfare to cadets at Derecske Military Academy. He would be invited back to Derecske to lecture throughout 2006 and 2007. Elsa Szekeres, the future Captain-General of Ruvelka, studied under von Rohr in the spring of 2007. Von Rohr was promoted to Colonel and took command of the regiment in 2004, and in 2008 he was promoted to Major General and took command of the 8th Armoured Division where he would remain as its commander until 2015.

Personal Life

Honors and awards