Karl Angerstein Military person

Karl Angerstein (4 December 1890 – 20 September 1985) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the I. Fliegerkorps. 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. Karl Angerstein was captured in May 1945 by American troops and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 04, 1890
Birth place	Germany , Mühlhausen
Date of death	September 20, 1985
Place of death	Germany , Feldkirchen Upper Bavaria

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1919)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Demyansk Pocket Battle of Britain World War II Battle of France World War I The Blitz
military branch	Luftwaffe Luftstreitkräfte
military command	I. Fliegerkorps Kampfgeschwader 1
service start	1911
service end	1911