Otto Wöhler
German general (1894–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Otto Wöhler (12 July 1894 – 5 February 1987) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He rose to a corps and army level commander.
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Born | (1894-07-12)12 July 1894 Großburgwedel, German Empire |
Died | 5 February 1987(1987-02-05) (aged 92) Großburgwedel, West Germany |
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Years of service | 1913–1945 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | I Army Corps 8th Army Army Group South |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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Wöhler was implicated in the Einsatzgruppe activities while serving as Chief of Staff of the 11th Army in early 1942. After the war, he was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the High Command trial and sentenced to 8 years. He was released in February 1951.