Rudolf Resch

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Rudolf Resch
File:Rudolf Resch.jpg
Born 7 April 1914
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Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1934–43
Rank Major
Unit Jagdgruppe 88, Condor Legion
JG 52
JG 51
Commands held 6./JG 52, IV./JG 51
Battles/wars Spanish Civil War

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Rudolf Resch (7 April 1914 – 11 July 1943) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Resch was shot down and killed on 11 July 1943 by Soviet fighters during the Battle of Kursk. During his career he was credited with 94 aerial victories, 1 in the Spanish Civil War and 93 on the Eastern Front.

Awards

References

Citations

  1. Patzwall 2008, p. 169.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 374.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 289.

Bibliography

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  • Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941–1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
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  • Weal, John (1998). Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Russian Front. London, UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-85532-518-7.
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Military offices
Preceded by
Hauptmann Hans Knauth
Commander of IV. JG 51
1 March 1943 – 11 July 1943
Succeeded by
Major Hans Ekkehard Bob