Tag: Otto Kretschmer
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Otto Kretschmer Cause of Death
Otto Kretschmer, born on May 1, 1912, in Heidau near Neisse, was a German naval officer and submariner whose name would become synonymous with daring feats and strategic brilliance during World War II. Over the course of his military career, Kretschmer’s accomplishments as a U-boat commander earned him accolades, including the Knight’s Cross of the…