Eduard Dietl
Eduard Wohlrat Christian Dietl (21 July 1890 – 23 June 1944) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 20th Mountain Army. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Eduard Dietl | |
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| Nickname(s) | "The hero of Narvik" |
| Born | 21 July 1890 Bad Aibling, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
| Died | 23 June 1944 (aged 53) near Rettenegg, Reichsgau Steiermark, Nazi Germany |
| Buried | Nordfriedhof (Munich) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Years of service | 1910–44 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands held | 3rd Mountain Division 20th Mountain Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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