Gerhard Engel
Military Person
1906 – 1976
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Who was Gerhard Engel?
Gerhard Michael Engel was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions after serving as adjutant to Adolf Hitler. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gerhard Engel was captured by American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
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- Born
- Apr 13, 1906
Guben - Nationality
- Nazi Germany
- Died
- Dec 9, 1976
Munich
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on July 23, 2013
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