Karl Böttcher Military person

Karl Böttcher (25 October 1889 – 21 October 1973) was a German general who commanded several divisions 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 25, 1889
Birth place	Germany , Toruń
Date of death	October 21, 1973
Place of death	Germany , Bad Wimpfen

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	North African Campaign World War II Klaipėda Region Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	21. Panzer-Division 345. Infanterie-Division 326. Infanterie-Division 347. Infanterie-Division
service start	1909
service end	1945