Hermann Schaefer (12 September 1885 – 1962) was a German general during the Second World War.

Schaefer fought during the First World War, with the rank of Oberleutnant ('First Lieutenant') and eventually Hauptmann ('Captain').

During the Second World War, Hermann Schaefer participated in many military operations in Poland and Italy.

Hermann Schaefer died in 1962 in Kassel, West Germany.

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