Alfred Bruer Military person

Alfred Bruer (4 November 1897 – 12 February 1976) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht who briefly commanded the 21. Panzer-Division. 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. Alfred Bruer was captured by Allied troops following the fall of Tunisia in 1943. He was released in 1947.

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Birth date	November 04, 1897
Birth place	Germany , Schwäbisch Gmünd
Date of death	February 12, 1976
Place of death	Germany , Schwäbisch Gmünd

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1920)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	First Battle of El Alamein Second Battle of El Alamein Battle of Kasserine Pass Operation Battleaxe Operation Crusader Balkan Campaign (World War II) World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Bir Hakeim Tunisia Campaign Battle of Alam el Halfa Battle of Gazala
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	21. Panzer-Division Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 155
service start	1914
service end	1914