Karl Lorenz
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This article is about German Army Officer from World War II. For the German composer, see Karl Adolf Lorenz.
Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded the Panzer Division Grossdeutschland. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
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Karl Lorenz | |
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Born | (1904-01-24)24 January 1904 Hanau |
Died | 3 October 1964(1964-10-03) (aged 60) Bad Godesberg |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | Panzer Division Grossdeutschland |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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