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Hermann Plocher
__NOTOC__ Hermann Lukas Plocher (5 January 1901 – 8 December 1980) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Awards * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (17 May 1940) & 1st Class (5 June 1940)Thomas 1998, p. 161. * German Cross in Cross on 9 April 1942 as ''Oberst im Generalstab'' (in the General Staff) in the V. Flieger-Korps * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves ** Knight's Cross on 22 November 1943 as ''Generalmajor'' and commander of the 4. Flieger-Division ** 867th Oak Leaves on 8 May 1945 as ''Generalleutnant is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of O ...'' and commander of the 6. Fallschirmjäger-DivisionFellgiebel 2000, p. 103. Notes References Citations Bibliog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart (; Swabian: ; ) is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the Neckar river in a fertile valley known as the ''Stuttgarter Kessel'' (Stuttgart Cauldron) and lies an hour from the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest. Stuttgart has a population of 635,911, making it the sixth largest city in Germany. 2.8 million people live in the city's administrative region and 5.3 million people in its metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in Germany. The city and metropolitan area are consistently ranked among the top 20 European metropolitan areas by GDP; Mercer listed Stuttgart as 21st on its 2015 list of cities by quality of living; innovation agency 2thinknow ranked the city 24th globally out of 442 cities in its Innovation Cities Index; and the Globalization and World Cities Research Network ranked the city as a Beta-status global city in their 2020 survey. Stuttgart was one of the host cities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generalleutnant
is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of OF-8. Belgium Germany ''Generalleutnant'', short ''GenLt'', ('lieutenant general') is the second highest general officer rank in the German Army (''Heer'') and the German Air Force (''Luftwaffe''). This three-star rank in other countries is lieutenant general. Rank in modern Germany The rank is rated OF-8 in NATO, and is grade B9 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence. It is equivalent to ''Vizeadmiral'' in the German Navy (''Marine''), or to Generaloberstabsarzt, and Admiraloberstabsarzt in the '' Zentraler Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr''. On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there are three golden pips (stars) in golden oak leaves. History German armies and air forces until 1945 =Generalleutnant of the Wehrm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Werner Eugen Hoffmann
Werner may refer to: People * Werner (name), origin of the name and people with this name as surname and given name Fictional characters * Werner (comics), a German comic book character * Werner Von Croy, a fictional character in the ''Tomb Raider'' series * Werner von Strucker, a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe * Werner, a fictional character in '' Darwin's Soldiers'' * Werner Ziegler, a fictional character from tv show Better Call Saul Geography *Werner, West Virginia * Mount Werner, a mountain that includes the Steamboat Ski Resort, in the Park Range of Colorado * Werner (crater), a crater in the south-central highlands of the Moon * Werner projection, an equal-area map projection preserving distances along parallels, central meridian and from the North pole Companies * Carsey-Werner, an American television and film production studio * Werner Enterprises, a Nebraska-based trucking company * Werner Co., a manufacturer of ladders * Werner Motors, an early aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Parachute Division (Germany)
The 6. Fallschirmjäger-Division (6th Parachute Division) was a ''Fallschirmjäger'' (airborne) division of the German military during the Second World War, active from 1944 to 1945. The division was formed officially in France in June 1944, commanded by Rüdiger von Heyking. It contained the: * 16th (although the 16th had shipped out in May 1944 for Poland), * 17th, * 18th Fallschirmjäger Regiments, * and the 6th Fallschirmjäger Artillery Regiment. Many members of the division would be the final cadre to receive parachute training.Axis History Factbook The 16th Regiment was transferred to the Eastern Front before the division saw combat, and would later be redesignated as 3rd Fallschirm-Grenadier-Regiment and assigned to Fallschirm-Panzergrenadier Division 2 Hermann Göring. The remainder of the division was sent into combat in Normandy in Kampfgruppe strength only. By July the 17th and 18th regiments had taken heavy losses in both men and materials. The surviving members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Herrmann
Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 American daytime talk show hosted by Harry Connick Jr. People and fictional characters *Harry (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name *Harry (surname), a list of people with the surname *Dirty Harry (musician) (born 1982), British rock singer who has also used the stage name Harry *Harry Potter (character), the main protagonist in a Harry Potter fictional series by J. K. Rowling Other uses *Harry (derogatory term), derogatory term used in Norway * ''Harry'' (album), a 1969 album by Harry Nilsson *The tunnel used in the Stalag Luft III escape ("The Great Escape") of World War II * ''Harry'' (newspaper), an underground newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland See also *Harrying (laying waste), may refer to the following historical events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Air Division (Germany)
4. Flieger DivisionFor an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation (4th Air Division) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on 1 August 1938 in Munich from the Höheren Fliegerkommandeur 5. The Division was redesignated 21. Flieger-Division on 1 November 1938 and relocated to Braunschweig and again renamed to 4. Flieger Division on 1 February 1939. The unit was relocated to Düsseldorf on 1 October 1939 and redesignated IV. Fliegerkorps on 11 October 1939 and reformed again in June 1943 in Smolensk. Commanders * Generalmajor Hellmuth Bieneck, 1 August 1938 – 31 January 1939 * General der Flieger Alfred Keller, 1 February 1939 – 11 October 1939 * Generalmajor Josef Punzert, June 1943 – 30 June 1943 * Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher, 1 July 1943 – 25 August 1943 * Oberst Franz Reuß, 25 August 1943 – 5 April 1945 * Generalmajor Klaus Uebe __NOTOC__ Klaus Ue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Reuß
__NOTOC__ Franz Reuß (17 April 1904 – 5 June 1992) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in July 1944. Awards * German Cross in Gold on 21 August 1942 as ''Oberstleutnant'' i.G. (in the general staff) in the Stab/ IV. Flieger-Korps * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 July 1944 as ''Generalmajor is the Germanic variant of major general, used in a number of Central and Northern European countries. Austria Belgium Denmark is the second lowest general officer rank in the Royal Danish Army and Royal Danish Air Force. As a two-star ...'' and commander of the 4.Flieger-DivisionFellgiebel 2000, p. 356. References Citations Bibliography * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Reuss, Franz 1904 births 1992 deaths Military personnel from Augsburg Luftwaffe World War II generals Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross People from the Kingdom o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josef Punzert , a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments
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Josef may refer to *Josef (given name) *Josef (surname) * ''Josef'' (film), a 2011 Croatian war film *Musik Josef Musik Josef is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments. It was founded by Yukio Nakamura, and is the only company in Japan specializing in producing oboe The oboe ( ) is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. Oboes are usually ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Air Division (Germany)
1st Air Division (''1. Flieger-Division'') was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Commanding officers *Oberst Hugo Sperrle, 1 April 1934 *Generalleutnant Ulrich Grauert, 1 July 1938 – 24 October 1939 *General Martin Fiebig, 12 April 1942 *General Alfred Schlemm, 1 July 1942 *Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher, 1 October 1942 – 31 October 1942 *General Alfred Bülowius, 1 November 1942 *Generalmajor Otto Zech, 17 January 1943 *General Paul Deichmann, 26 June 1943 *Generalmajor Robert Fuchs Robert Fuchs (15 February 1847 – 19 February 1927) was an Austrian composer and music teacher. As Professor of music theory at the Vienna Conservatory, Fuchs taught many notable composers, while he was himself a highly regarded composer in ..., 7 November 1943 References {{DEFAULTSORT:1st Air Division (Germany) Air divisions of the Wehrmacht Luftwaffe Military units and formations established in 1934 Military units and formations d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Bülowius
__NOTOC__ Alfred Bülowius was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Awards * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 July 1940 as ''Oberst'' and '' Geschwaderkommodore'' of (K)''Lehrgeschwader'' 1 * German Cross The War Order of the German Cross (german: Der Kriegsorden Deutsches Kreuz), normally abbreviated to the German Cross or ''Deutsches Kreuz'', was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repe ... in Cross in Gold on 9 December 1942 as '' Generalmajor'' in the Flieger-Division 1 Notes References Citations Bibliography * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bulowius, Alfred 1892 births 1968 deaths Military personnel from Königsberg Luftwaffe World War II generals Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross German Army personnel of World War I Prussian Army personnel Generals of Aviato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Schlemm
Alfred Schlemm (18 December 1894 – 24 January 1986) was a German ''General der Fallschirmtruppe'' in the Wehrmacht. His last command in World War II opposed the advance of the First Canadian Army through the Reichswald in February 1945. Early life and military career Schlemm joined the Prussian Army in 1913. During the inter-war years, Schlemm served in a variety of staff, training and regimental posts until, in October 1937, he was attached to the Reich Air Ministry. In February 1938, he transferred from the Army to the Luftwaffe and was appointed to the Luftwaffe General Staff and in June 1938, he became Chief of Staff of Air Defense Zone West. World War II In October 1939, he became Chief of Staff of Luftgau ir ZoneXI, under Generalleutnant Ludwig Wolff and in December 1940, Schlemm was appointed Chief of Staff of the XI Air Corps under General der Flieger Kurt Student. The Corps was the headquarters staff of Germany's parachute and air landing forces which, on 20 May 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt)
The was a German government agency based in Berlin which maintained records of members of the former German who were killed in action, as well as official military records of all military personnel during World War II (ca. 18 million) as well as naval military records since 1871 and other war-related records. Formerly called the , the agency also provided information about the fate of foreign and German soldiers as well as prisoners of war in Germany. Such information is used for civil proceedings, for an official register of war graves, for historical research and as biographical and genealogical purposes. The agency was established on 26 August 1939 and had been an agency of the state government of Berlin since 1951. the agency has been merged with the German Federal Archives (german: Bundesarchiv). The agency is a major source for genealogical and scientific research in various areas. History It started its work on 26 August 1939 as , part of the , under the auspices of Arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
