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