Günther Sachs Military person

Günther Sachs (4 May 1903 – 15 July 1962) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 18. Flak-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Günther Sachs was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1948.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 04, 1903
Birth place	Germany , Springe
Date of death	July 15, 1962
Place of death	Italy , Venice

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allegiance	Nazi Germany Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	World War II Heiligenbeil Pocket Battle of France Battles of Rzhev East Prussian Offensive
military branch	Luftwaffe Reichswehr
military command	18. Flak-Division
service start	1921
service end	1945