__NOTOC__ Franz Karl (1 January 1888 – 18 March 1964) was a German general during

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who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the

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on 5 August 1940 as ''

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'' and commander of 263. Infanterie-DivisionFellgiebel 2000, p. 206.

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