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  • August Krakau
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  • August Krakau (12 September 1894 – 7 January 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. August Krakau was captured by British troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
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serviceyears
  • 1914
Birth Date
  • 1894-09-12
Commands
  • 7
Branch
death place
  • Amberg
Name
  • August Krakau
Birth Place
  • Pirmasens
Title
  • Commander of 7 Gebirgs Division
Awards
Rank
Battles
  • World War I
  • World War II *Annexation of Austria *Invasion of Poland *Siege of Warsaw (1939) *Battle of France *Battle of Crete *Operation Nordlicht *Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive *Lapland War
Before
  • General der Artillerie Robert Martinek
Years
  • --05-01
  • --09-10
After
  • None
  • General der Artillerie Robert Martinek
abstract
  • August Krakau (12 September 1894 – 7 January 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. August Krakau was captured by British troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.