Karl Arning
German general
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Karl Eduard Friedrich Arning (10 February 1892 – 17 November 1964) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Arning | |
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| Born | 10 February 1892 |
| Died | 17 November 1964 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1912–1920 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 72nd Infantry Division 75th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | Prague Offensive |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Arning surrendered to the Red Army troops in the course of the Soviet Prague Offensive in 1945. Convicted in the Soviet Union as a war criminal, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 30 April 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 24[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 October 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 24[2]
