Carl Anders

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Carl Ulrich Ernst Paul Anders
Born 31 August 1893
Günz
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Prien am Chiemsee
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1912–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held 168. Infanterie-Division
88. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Carl Ulrich Ernst Paul Anders (31 August 1893, Günz, Province of Pomerania – 28 January 1972) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several infantry divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Carl Anders was captured in 1945 by Soviet troops and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas & Wegmann 1987, p. 72.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Thomas & Wegmann 1987, p. 71.
  3. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 15.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 99.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Werner Schmidt-Hammer
Commander of 168. Infanterie-Division
8 September 1944 – 9 December 1944
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Werner Schmidt-Hammer
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Georg Graf von Rittberg
Commander of 88. Infanterie-Division
8 January 1945 – 27 January 1945
Succeeded by
none