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Baptist Knieß

German general · Germany · On the map · Lived 1885 to 1956 · aged 71

Baptist Knieß was a German general during World War II who held several commands at division and corps level. On 8 May 1945, General Knieß was taken prisoner of war; he was released in June 1947 and subsequently lived in retirement in Munich.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

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German Cross in Gold

About this person

Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1956 · aged 71