Paul Danhauser

Summary

Paul Danhauser (2 August 1892 – 11 December 1975) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Paul Danhauser
Born2 August 1892
Died11 December 1975(1975-12-11) (aged 83)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1911–45
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held256th Infantry Division
271st Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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References edit

Citations edit

  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 133.

Bibliography edit

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Friedrich Weber
Commander of 256. Infanterie-Division
14 February 1942 – 24 November 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Albrecht Wüstenhagen
Preceded by
None
Commander of 271. Infanterie-Division
10 December 1943 – 15 September 1944
Succeeded by
None