Wilhelm Fahrmbacher Military person

Wilhelm Fahrmbacher (19 September 1888 – 27 April 1970) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. 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 Fahrmbacher was captured by American troops in 1945, he was handed over to French forces and held until 1950. After his release he served as a military advisor in Egypt.

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Birth date	September 19, 1888
Birth place	Germany , Zweibrücken
Date of death	April 27, 1970
Place of death	Germany , Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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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 German occupation of Czechoslovakia Battle of Białystok–Minsk Operation Overlord World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	5. Infanterie-Division VII. Armeekorps XXV. Armeekorps
service start	1907
service end	1945