Wolfgang von Kluge
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Wolfgang von Kluge (5 May 1892 – 30 October 1976) served in both world wars. He rose to the rank of Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht by 1943, commanding several divisions. He was commander of "Fortress Dunkirk" between July and September 1944. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Wolfgang von Kluge | |
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Born | 5 May 1892 Stettin, German Empire |
Died | 30 October 1976(1976-10-30) (aged 84) Wahlstedt, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1912–44 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 292nd Infantry Division 357th Infantry Division 226th Infantry Division Fortress Dunkirk |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Günther von Kluge (brother) Eike-Henner Kluge (grandson) |
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He was the younger brother of Gunther von Kluge (1882-1944).[1]