Achim von Britzke Military person

Achim von Britzke (21 January 1920 – 30 March 1945) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Achim von Britzke was killed on 30 March 1945 near Ittenbach, Germany.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 21, 1920
Birth place	Germany , Dortmund
Date of death	March 30, 1945
Place of death	Germany , Ittenbach

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Eastern Front (World War II) World War II Battle of France
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
service start	1938
service end	1945