Karl-August Freiherr von Bülow Military person

Georg Burkhardt Karl-August Freiherr von Bülow (13 June 1904 – 11 June 1986) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Karl-August Freiherr von Bülow was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1946.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 13, 1904
Birth place	Germany , Kiel
Date of death	June 11, 1986
Place of death	Germany , Braunfels

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allegiance	Nazi Germany (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland German occupation of Czechoslovakia Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of Debrecen Battle of France Battle of Moscow Second Battle of Târgu Frumos East Prussian Offensive Battle of Smolensk (1941) First Battle of Târgu Frumos First Jassy–Kishinev Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Panzer-Regiment 24
service start	1923
service end	1945