Walter Wessel
WW2 Nazi general (1892-1943)
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Walter Wessel (21 April 1892 – 20 July 1943) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 12th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Wessel was responsible for the Ciepielów massacre in Poland.[1] He was killed in an car accident on 20 July 1943 near Morano, Italy.[2]
Walter Wessel | |
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| Born | 21 April 1892 |
| Died | 20 July 1943 (aged 51) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire  Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1912–1943 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 12th Panzer Division |
| Known for | Ciepielów massacre |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
