Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus (1890-1957)

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Name (English)
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus
Short name
Friedrich Paulus
Year of birth
1890
Year of death
1957
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"Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus (23 September 1890 – 1 February 1957) was a German field marshal during World War II who is best known for commanding the 6th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 to February 1943). The battle ended in disaster for the Wehrmacht when Soviet forces encircled the Germans within the city, leading to the ultimate defeat and capture of about 265,000 German personnel, their Axis allies and collaborators.

Paulus fought in World War I and saw action in France and the Balkans. He was considered a promising officer; by the time World War II broke out he had been promoted to major general. Paulus took part in the Poland and Low Countries campaigns, after which he was named deputy chief of the German Army General Staff. In that capacity, Paulus helped plan the invasion of the Soviet Union. " - (en.wikipedia.org 31.05.2022)
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  • Frontflugblatt des Nationalkomitees und dem Bund Deutscher Offiziere, Deutsches Reich,1944

    Frontflugblatt des Nationalkomitees und dem Bund Deutscher Offiziere, Deutsches Reich,1944

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