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Hubert Lanz
1896 – 1982
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryKarl Hubert Lanz was a German general during the Second World War, in which he led units in the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. After the war, he was tried for war crimes and convicted in the Southeast Case, specifically for several atrocities committed by units under his command in the Balkans. Released in 1951, he joined the liberal Free Democratic Party and served as its adviser on military and security issues.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 22, 1896
Entringen
Date of death
August 15, 1982
Munich
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
military personnelresistance fighterpoliticiansoldier
Awards & honours
Military Merit Cross III. ClassFriedrich OrderKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak LeavesClasp to the Iron CrossIron CrossWound Badge (1918) in Black
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