Gerhard Engel

Gerhard Engel ( born April 13, 1906 in Guben, † December 9, 1976 in Munich) was a German officer, played Lieutenant General during World War II.

Life

His memories of the time at his headquarters published in 1974 in book form and are an important source dar. However, keep in mind that they were largely written from memory.

After his release, he was manager of a sugar factory in Noervenich and then a machine tool factory in Dusseldorf. He also led a fellowship ring of the former 12th Division. He also served from April 1958 to December 9, 1976 the State Commissioner of the Society for Military customer in North Rhine -Westphalia.

Awards

  • Iron Cross (1939 ) II and I. Class
  • German Cross in Gold on October 16, 1943
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 4 July 1944.
  • Oak leaves on December 11, 1944 ( 679th ceremony )

Works

  • Hildegard von Kotze (ed.): Army adjutant to Hitler 1938-1943: Records of Major angel. German publishing house, Stuttgart 1982, ISBN 3-421-01699-2.
Fahnenjunker Battalion Rudolf Schmundt Adolf Hitler Grenadier 12th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) Aachen Major general
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