Wilhelm Behrens Military person

Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Wilhelm Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944, in 1946 he was taken by the Red Army and held until 1949.

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Birth date	August 23, 1888
Birth place	Berlin , Germany
Date of death	August 15, 1968
Place of death	Germany , Lotte Germany

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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 Battle of the Caucasus World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	328. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 193 Infanterie-Regiment 106
service start	1908
service end	1944