Günther Korten
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Günther Korten (26 July 1898 – 22 July 1944) was a German Colonel General and Chief of the General Staff of the Luftwaffe in World War II. He died from injuries suffered in the assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on 20 July 1944.
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Günther Korten | |
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Born | 26 July 1898 Cologne, German Empire |
Died | 22 July 1944(1944-07-22) (aged 45) Carlshof, Rastenburg, East Prussia, Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–44 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Commands held | Chief of the Luftwaffe General Staff |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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