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  • Carl Casper
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  • Carl Casper (22 February 1893 – 25 August 1970) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Carl Casper was surrendered to American forces in May 1945 and was released in 1948.
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serviceyears
  • 1914
  • 1935
Birth Date
  • 1893-02-22
Commands
  • 48
  • 335
Branch
death place
  • Munich
Name
  • Carl Casper
Birth Place
Title
  • Commander of 335. Infanterie-Division
  • Commander of 48. Infanterie-Division
Awards
Rank
Battles
Before
  • none
  • Generalleutnant Max Dennerlein
Years
  • --02-01
  • --10-27
After
  • General der Infanterie Siegfried Rasp
  • Generalmajor Gerhard Kegler
laterwork
  • Police officer
abstract
  • Carl Casper (22 February 1893 – 25 August 1970) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Carl Casper was surrendered to American forces in May 1945 and was released in 1948.