Wilhelm Fahrmbacher
Extent and Medium
[3] p.
Envelope 6/60 ; microfilm reel 061; Frames 894-897
Scope and Content
"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 a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. 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."--wikipedia.
Newspaper clippings, biography
Note(s)
Detailed dates of material: 1952, 1959.
People
- Fahrmbacher, Wilhelm, 1888-1970
Subjects
- Generals--Germany--Biography.
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