Franz Bäke
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Franz Bäke (28 February 1898 – 12 December 1978) was a German officer and tank commander during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. In post-war popular culture, Bäke was memorialised in the historical fiction series Panzer Aces by German author Franz Kurowski.
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Born | (1898-02-28)28 February 1898 Province of Hesse-Nassau, German Empire |
Died | 12 December 1978(1978-12-12) (aged 80) Bochum, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Unit | 6th Panzer Division |
Commands held | Panzer Division Feldherrnhalle 2 |
Battles/wars | World War I Eastern Front |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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