Wolfgang von Kluge Military person

Wolfgang von Kluge (5 May 1892 – 30 October 1976) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 05, 1892
Birth place	Pomerania , Szczecin
Date of death	October 30, 1976
Place of death	Germany , Kiel

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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 Dunkirk (1944–45) Battle of Kursk World War II World War I Battle of Moscow Battle of Kiev (1941) Battles of Rzhev Battle of Uman
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	292. Infanterie-Division 357. Infanterie-Division 226. Infanterie-Division Fortress Dunkirk
relation	Günther von Kluge
service start	1912
service end	1944