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Hubert Lanz

German general (1896-1982) · Germany · On the map · Died at 86

Karl Hubert Lanz was a German general during the Second World War, in which he led units in the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. After the war, he was tried for war crimes and convicted in the Southeast Case, specifically for several atrocities committed by units under his command in the Balkans.

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Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves1940
Military Merit Cross III. Class
Friedrich Order
Clasp to the Iron Cross
Iron Cross
Wound Badge (1918) in Black
Military Merit Cross

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Released in 1951, he joined the liberal Free Democratic Party and served as its adviser on military and security issues.

Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1982 · aged 86