Peter Strasser
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For other people named Peter Strasser, see Peter Strasser (disambiguation).
Peter Strasser (1 April 1876 – 5 August 1918) was chief commander of German Imperial Navy Zeppelins during World War I, the main force operating bombing campaigns from 1915 to 1917. He was killed when flying the German Empire's last airship raid over the United Kingdom.
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Born | 1 April 1876 Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 5 August 1918(1918-08-05) (aged 42) near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, UK |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy |
Years of service | 1891–1918 |
Rank | Kapitän zur See (Captain) |
Unit | Marine-Luftschiff-Abteilung |
Commands held | Führer der Luftschiffe (F.d.L.) |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite Iron Cross First class |
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