Gotthard Fischer

Military Person

1891 – 1969

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Who was Gotthard Fischer?

Gotthard Fischer was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gotthard Fischer was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket, he was held until 1955.

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Born
Jan 10, 1891
GoĊ‚dap
Died
Jul 27, 1969
Flensburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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