Gottfried Frölich
Gottfried Frölich (3 June 1894 – 30 July 1959) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II, having served on the Western Front during World War I. A recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, he briefly commanded the 36th Infantry Division and then later led the 8th Panzer Division. He was relieved of his command for its performance during battles in Hungary in early 1945. He surrendered to British forces in May 1945 and was released three years later. He died in 1959.
Gottfried Frölich | |
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| Born | 3 June 1894 Dresden |
| Died | 30 July 1959 (aged 65) Heidenheim |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | German Army |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 36th Infantry Division 8th Panzer Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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