Vollrath Lübbe
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Vollrath Lübbe (4 March 1894 – 4 April 1969) was a German general in the Wehrmacht. A veteran of World War I, he rose to command several divisions during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise successful military leadership.
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Vollrath Lübbe | |
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Born | 4 March 1894 Klein Lunow, German Empire |
Died | 4 April 1969(1969-04-04) (aged 75) Hannover, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands | 2nd Panzer Division 81st Infantry Division 462nd Volksgrenadier Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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