Heino von Rantzau

Military Person

1894 – 1946

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Who was Heino von Rantzau?

Heino von Rantzau was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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. Heino von Rantzau was captured by American troops in April 1945, and died in captivity on 2 November 1946.

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Born
Mar 8, 1894
Karlsruhe
Died
Nov 2, 1946
Allendorf, Rhein-Lahn

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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