Hermann Foertsch

Identifier
990004377540304146
Language of Description
English
Dates
1 Jan 1951 - 31 Dec 1963
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

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Extent and Medium

[54] p.

Envelope 6/106 ; microfilm reel 062

Scope and Content

"Hermann Foertsch (4 April 1895 – 27 December 1961) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hermann Foertsch surrendered to American forces under the command of General Jacob Devers, commanding general of the U.S. Sixth Army Group, in 1945 and was later tried at the Hostages Trial in 1947; the trial resulted in Foertsch's acquittal."--wikipedia(English)(viewed 29.6.2016).

Newspaper clippings, biographical information, report, memornadum

Note(s)

  • Detailed dates of material: 1951, 1953, 1961 - 1963.

People

  • Foertsch, Hermann, 1895 - 1961

Subjects

  • Generals--Germany--Biography.
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