Alfons Hitter
Alfons Hitter (4 June 1892 – 11 March 1968) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 206th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Alfons Hitter | |
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General Hitter under interrogation | |
| Born | 4 June 1892 |
| Died | 11 March 1968 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 206th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
| Other work | National Committee for a Free Germany |
Hitter surrendered to Soviet forces during Operation Bagration when his division was encircled at Vitebsk. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held in prison for eleven years, joining the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1955.
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