Kurt Renner
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Kurt Renner | |
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| Born | 15 September 1886 Plauen |
| Died | 26 August 1943 (aged 56) Poland |
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| Years of service | 1906-1943 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 211th Infantry Division 174th Reserve Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I
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Generalleutnant Kurt Renner commanded the 211th Infantry Division and the 174th Reserve Division of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. He was promoted to generalleutnant on 1 July 1940. He was killed whilst in command of the 174th Reserve Division on 26 August 1943 by Polish underground forces becoming the highest ranking German officer killed by the Polish Underground during the war.[1]
Notes and References
- Notes
- ^ Mitcham 2007, p. 229 & 262.
- Bibliography
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle: 1st-290th Infantry Divisions in World War II. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3416-5.
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External links
- "Generalleutnant Kurt Renner". Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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