Alfons Hitter
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Alfons Hitter (4 June 1892 – 11 March 1968) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 206th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
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Alfons Hitter | |
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Born | (1892-06-04)4 June 1892 |
Died | 11 March 1968(1968-03-11) (aged 75) |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 206th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Other work | National Committee for a Free Germany |
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Hitter surrendered to Soviet forces during Operation Bagration when his division was encircled at Vitebsk. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held in prison for eleven years, joining the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1955.