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Kurt Student

German Luftwaffe general (1890-1978) · Germany · Musicians · Died at 88

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Kurt Arthur Benno Student was a German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. An early pioneer of airborne forces, Student was in overall command of developing a paratrooper force to be known as the Fallschirmjäger, and as the most senior member of the Fallschirmjäger, commanded it throughout the war.

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Awards

Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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Kurt Arthur Benno Student was a German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. An early pioneer of airborne forces, Student was in overall command of developing a paratrooper force to be known as the Fallschirmjäger, and as the most senior member of the Fallschirmjäger, commanded it throughout the war. Student led the first major airborne attack in history, the Battle for The Hague, in May 1940. He also commanded the Fallschirmjäger in its last major airborne operation, the invasion of Crete in May 1941. The operation was a success despite German losses, and led the Allies to hasten the training and development of their own airborne units.

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1978 · aged 88

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