Karl Litzmann

Karl Litzmann
Karl Litzmann
Nickname(s)	Lion of Brzeziny
Born	22 January 1850; Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Brandenburg
Died	28 May 1936 (aged 86); Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Germany
Allegiance	North German Confederation; German Empire (to 1918); Weimar Republic (to 1933); Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Army
Years of service	1867–1918
Rank	General der Infanterie
Commands held	49th Infantry Regiment; 74th Infantry Brigade; 39th Division; 3rd Guards Infantry Division; XXXX Reserve Corps;
Battles/wars	World War I Battle of Łódź
Awards	Pour le Mérite with Oakleaves
Relations	Walter Lehweß-Litzmann (grandson)

Karl Litzmann (22 January 1850 – 28 May 1936) was a German World War I general and later Nazi Party member and politician.

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