Karl Böttcher

Karl Böttcher (25 October 1889 – 21 October 1973), born in Toruń, was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Born25 October 1889

Thorn, West Prussia, German Empire
(now Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomerania, Poland)

Died21 October 1973(1973-10-21) (aged 83)

Bad Wimpfen, Baden Württemberg, West Germany

Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany

Branch

Army

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Karl Böttcher
Böttcher and Erwin Rommel
Born	25 October 1889 Thorn, West Prussia, German Empire (now Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomerania, Poland)
Died	21 October 1973(1973-10-21) (aged 83) Bad Wimpfen, Baden Württemberg, West Germany
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Service years	1909–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	21st Panzer Division 345th Infantry Division 326th Infantry Division 347th Infantry Division
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Böttcher served in the Deutsches Afrikakorps under Erwin Rommel where he commanded an artillery regiment. Later Böttcher was made commander of the 21st Panzer Division. Böttcher surrendered to the Western Allies on May 8th, 1945 and was interned until June 25th, 1947.