Helmuth Weidling

Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was an officer in the German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) before and during World War II. Weidling was the last commander of the Berlin Defence Area during the Battle of Berlin, and led the defence of the city against Soviet forces, finally surrendering just before the end of World War II in Europe.

During Weidling's military career, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

Downfall Parody Universe
Weidling is considered by most Untergangers to be the most "sane" or serious character in the Downfall parodies. While Hitler and his generals focus their effort to thwart Fegelein and Himmler, Weidling focuses on the more obvious and pressing issue at hand: the siege of Berlin by the Red army. Burgdorf coined his nickname "The Dog-faced Man", poking fun at Weidling's aged and dirt-smothered face.