Fritz von Below

Fritz von Below
Born(1853-09-23)23 September 1853
Danzig, Province of Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation
Died23 November 1918(1918-11-23) (aged 65)
Weimar, Free State of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Weimar Republic
Allegiance Kingdom of Prussia
 German Empire
Service / branch Prussian Army
 Imperial German Army
Years of service1873–1918
RankGeneral der Infanterie
Commands
Battles / wars
AwardsPour le Mérite with Oakleaves

Fritz Theodor Carl von Below (23 September 1853 – 23 November 1918)[1] was a Prussian general in the German Army during the First World War. He commanded troops during the Battle of the Somme, the Second Battle of the Aisne, and the German spring offensive in 1918.

  1. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1922). "Below, Fritz von" . Encyclopædia Britannica (12th ed.). London & New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company.