Johannes Bäßler (3 May 1892 – 9 November 1944) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Wehrmacht during World War II, who commanded two armoured divisions. Bäßler served as Chief of Staff of XI Army Corps at the start of World War II, and participated in the Invasion of Poland in this capacity, during which he was awarded the Iron Cross, First Class and Second Class. He remained in the General Staff of XI Corps until 21 February 1942, and participated in the Battle of France, the Invasion of Yugoslavia, and Operation Barbarossa, the latter as part of Army Group South. He was promoted to Generalmajor on 1 February 1942.