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Karl Arning

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1964) · Germany · On the map · Died at 72

Karl Eduard Friedrich Arning was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Karl Arning is read about 6 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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1964Died17 November 19641942Eastern MedalAward1939Wound Badge (1939) in SilverAward1918Wound Badge (1918) in BlackAward1892Born10 February 1892

Awards

Eastern Medal1942
Wound Badge (1939) in Silver1939
Wound Badge (1918) in Black1918
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold

About this person

Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1964 · aged 72