Alfred Saalwächter
Alfred Saalwächter (10 January 1883 – 6 December 1945) was a high-ranking German U-boat commander during World War I and General Admiral during World War II.
Alfred Saalwächter | |
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| Born | 10 January 1883 Neusalz an der Oder, German Empire |
| Died | 6 December 1945 (aged 62) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1901–42 |
| Rank | General Admiral |
| Unit | Moltke Hertha Hessen Friedrich der Grosse Braunschweig Gneisenau |
| Commands held | U-25 U-46 U-94 Schlesien |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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