from its formation until 1 November 1943 the corps was commanded by General der Infanterie (Lieutenant General) Rudolf Lüters. between 1 November 1943 and July 1944 it was commanded by General der Infanterie Ernst von Leyser. He was replaced in August 1944 by General der Panzertruppe (Lieutenant General) Gustav Fehn who commanded the corps for the rest of the war.