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Alfred Saalwächter
General Admiral of German Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfred Saalwächter (10 January 1883 – 6 December 1945) was a high-ranking German U-boat commander during World War I and General Admiral during World War II.[1]
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Alfred Saalwächter | |
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![]() Saalwächter in 1940 | |
Born | (1883-01-10)10 January 1883 Neusalz an der Oder, German Empire |
Died | 6 December 1945(1945-12-06) (aged 62) Moscow, Soviet Union |
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Years of service | 1901–42 |
Rank | General Admiral |
Unit | Moltke Hertha Hessen Friedrich der Grosse Braunschweig Gneisenau |
Commands held | U-25 U-46 U-94 Schlesien |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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