He was in command of the German forces during the Battle of Budapest from 24 December 1944 to 11 February 1945 .
In December 1944 Pfeffer - Wildenbruch was appointed commander of the IX SS Mountain Corps , stationed in Budapest , Hungary .
Pfeffer - Wildenbruch was in command of the German forces during the Battle of Budapest from 24 December 1944 to 11 February 1945 .
In December 1944 Pfeffer - Wildenbruch was appointed commander of the IX SS Mountain Corps , stationed in Budapest , Hungary .