Karl Litzmann
German general (1850–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Litzmann (22 January 1850 – 28 May 1936) was a German World War I general and later Nazi Party member and politician.
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Karl Litzmann | |
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Nickname(s) | Lion of Brzeziny |
Born | (1850-01-22)22 January 1850 Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Brandenburg |
Died | 28 May 1936(1936-05-28) (aged 86) Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Germany |
Allegiance | North German Confederation German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1867–1918 |
Rank | General der Infanterie[1] |
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Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite with Oakleaves |
Relations | Walter Lehweß-Litzmann (grandson) |
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