Franz Karl (1 January 1888 – 18 March 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Franz Karl | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1888 Glonn |
| Died | 18 March 1964 (aged 76) Munich |
| Allegiance |  German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1907–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 263. Infanterie-Division 182. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations edit
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263. Infanterie-Division[1]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 206.
Bibliography edit
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
