Joachim Witthöft

Military Person

1887 – 1966

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Who was Joachim Witthöft?

Joachim Witthöft was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht 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. Joachim Witthöft was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held for several months.

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Born
Sep 23, 1887
Kwidzyn
Died
Jul 7, 1966
Dalheim, Rhineland-Palatinate

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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