Dietrich von Saucken
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Dietrich Friedrich Eduard Kasimir von[lower-alpha 1] Saucken (16 May 1892 – 27 September 1980) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 2nd Army and the Army East Prussia. Turning down an offer to escape by air, he surrendered to the Red Army in May 1945. Saucken was the last officer to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds of Nazi Germany.
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Dietrich von Saucken | |
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Born | (1892-05-16)16 May 1892 Fischhausen, East Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 27 September 1980(1980-09-27) (aged 88) Pullach, Bavaria, West Germany |
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Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
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Years of service | 1910–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Unit | 1st Division |
Commands held | 4th Panzer Division XXXIX Panzer Corps Panzerkorps Großdeutschland 2nd Army Army East Prussia |
Battles/wars | See battles |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
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