Reiner Stahel
German army general (1892-1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Rainer Stahel?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Rainer Joseph Karl August Stahel (sometimes wrongly written as Reiner; 15 January 1892 – 30 November 1955) was a German military officer and war criminal. He is best known for his retreat from Vilna and the command of the garrison of Warsaw during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. Arrested by the NKVD in Romania, he spent the rest of his life in Soviet captivity.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2016) |
Quick Facts Rainer Stahel, Born ...
Rainer Stahel | |
---|---|
Born | (1892-01-15)15 January 1892 Bielefeld, German Empire |
Died | 30 November 1955(1955-11-30) (aged 63) Ivanovo, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | German Empire (1914–1918) Finland (1918–1933) Nazi Germany (1933–1945) |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1911–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 22nd Flak Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War I Finnish Civil War World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Close