Karl von Le Suire
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Karl Hans Maximilian von Le Suire (8 November 1898 – 18 June 1954) was a German general during World War II who commanded the XXXXIX Mountain Corps. He was responsible for the Massacre of Kalavryta, in Greece.
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Born | 8 November 1898 Unterwössen, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
Died | 18 June 1954(1954-06-18) (aged 55) Stalingrad, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1916–45 |
Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
Commands held | 46th Infantry Division 117th Jäger Division XXIV Panzer Corps XXXXIX Mountain Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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