Erich Straube
Erich Straube (11 December 1887 – 31 March 1971) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held several corps level commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Erich Straube | |
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| Born | 11 December 1887 |
| Died | 31 March 1971 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | 268th Infantry Division XIII Army Corps LXXIV Army Corps LXXXVI Army Corps 1st Parachute Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
In late August 1944 Straube took command of a provisional army made up of approximately 70,000 personnel. This force suffered heavy casualties during the Battle of the Mons Pocket, with approximately 3,500 Germans being killed and 25,000 taken prisoner. Straube escaped.
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