Erich Dethleffsen
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Erich Dethleffsen (2 August 1904 – 4 July 1980) was a German general from Kiel. He was married to the daughter of Nikolaus von Falkenhorst, who planned the German invasion of Norway and Denmark during World War II.
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Erich Dethleffsen | |
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Born | 2 August 1904 Kiel |
Died | 4 July 1980(1980-07-04) (aged 75) Munich |
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Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1923–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Unit | XXXIX Panzer Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Nikolaus von Falkenhorst (father in law) |
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