Kurt Brennecke

Kurt Brennecke (16 December 1891 – 30 December 1982) was a General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXXIII. Armeekorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kurt Brennecke was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in March 1948.

Born16 December 1891

Ringelheim, German Empire

Died30 December 1982(1982-12-30) (aged 91)

Bonn, West Germany

Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany

BranchHeer

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Kurt Brennecke
Born	16 December 1891 Ringelheim, German Empire
Died	30 December 1982(1982-12-30) (aged 91) Bonn, West Germany
Allegiance	German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany
Branch	Heer
Service years	1910–1945
Rank	General der Infanterie
Commands	XXXXIII. Armeekorps
Conflicts	World War I World War II Annexation of Austria Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Demyansk Pocket
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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