Wilhelm Behrens | |
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Born | 23 August 1888 |
Died | 15 August 1968 | (aged 79)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1908–44 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 328. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 193 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944; in 1946 he was arrested by Soviet authorities and interned until 1949.
Wilhelm Behrens | |
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Born | 23 August 1888 |
Died | 15 August 1968 | (aged 79)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1908–44 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 328. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 193 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944; in 1946 he was arrested by Soviet authorities and interned until 1949.