Karl Burdach Military person

Karl Burdach (28 July 1891 – 30 December 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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 Burdach was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 28, 1891
Birth place	Germany , Chemnitz
Date of death	December 30, 1976
Place of death	Germany , Freiburg im Breisgau

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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	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Second Battle of the Aisne Battle of the Somme World War II First Battle of the Marne Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	XXVII. Armeekorps 11. Infanterie-Division 251. Infanterie-Division
service start	1912
service end	1945