Generalmajor Richard Karl von Tessmar (1853–1928) was a German general. He is notable primarily for his exploits during the

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, during which he was commanded the German forces occupying Luxembourg. He led the forces that captured

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on the 2 August 1914, before establishing his command in the city. On 26 August, 121

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civilians were executed at

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railway station on his order. His swift and heavy-handed suppression of a miners'

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in June 1917 led to the downfall of

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's National Union Government.Thewes (2003), p. 69

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* Major generals of Prussia German Army generals of World War I Luxembourg in World War I 1853 births 1928 deaths {{Germany-mil-bio-stub