Eduard Dietl
German general (1890–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eduard Wohlrat Christian Dietl (21 July 1890 – 23 June 1944) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 20th Mountain Army. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
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Eduard Dietl | |
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Nickname(s) | "The hero of Narvik" |
Born | (1890-07-21)21 July 1890 Bad Aibling, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
Died | 23 June 1944(1944-06-23) (aged 53) near Rettenegg, Reichsgau Steiermark, Nazi Germany |
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Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Years of service | 1910–44 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Commands held | 3rd Mountain Division 20th Mountain Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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