Karl Angerstein

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Karl Angerstein
Born 4 December 1890
Mühlhausen
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Feldkirchen
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1919)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftstreitkräfte (1911-19)
Luftwaffe (1935–45)
Years of service 1911–19
1935–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held Kampfgeschwader 1
I. Fliegerkorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other work Police Officer

Karl Angerstein (4 December 1890 – 20 September 1985) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the I. Fliegerkorps. 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. Karl Angerstein was captured in May 1945 by American troops and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht references

The daily Wehrmachtbericht (Wehrmacht propaganda report) noted the following:

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
19 August 1943 An diesem Abwehrerfolg find deutsche, unter Führung des Generalleutnants Angerstein stehende Luftwaffenverbände und rumänische, von General Gheorghiu befehligte Fliegerkräfte beteiligt.[3] German Luftwaffe units under the leadership of Generalleutnant Angerstein and Romanian air forces commanded from General Gheorghiu participated in this defensive success.
9 October 1943 Die unter dem Befehl des Generalleutnants Angerstein stehenden Verbände der deutschen Luftwaffe haben an den erfolgreichen Abwehrkämpfen des Heeres und an der reibungslosen Rückführung größten Anteil.[4] The German Luftwaffe units under the command of Generalleutnant Angerstein take a great part in the successful defensive battles of the Army and in the smooth retreat.

References

Citations

  1. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 16.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 100.
  3. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 543.
  4. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 579.

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Military offices
Preceded by
none
Commander of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3
July 1940 – 18 July 1940
Succeeded by
Oberstleutnant Georg Edert
Preceded by Commander of Kampfgeschwader 1
18 July 1940 – 1 March 1942
Succeeded by
Major Herbert Loch
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Alfred Mahnke
Commander of I. Fliegerkorps
26 June 1943 – 6 November 1943
Succeeded by
General der Flieger Paul Deichmann