Le Havre 1944

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Le Havre 1944

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Post by phylymann » 22 Apr 2004, 19:02

Hi,

> I am trying to find out the name of the Admiral commanding the
> fort at Le Havre in September 1944 [when it fell] and possible
> a photo of him. Also I have a photo of a man who I think is this
> Admiral, who could I send it to, to get confirmation.
> Any help please.

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Post by USAF1986 » 26 Apr 2004, 13:16

Hello! I believe that was Konteradmiral Hans-Udo von Tresckow. He served as Kommandant der Seeverteidigung Seine-Somme until he was captured on 12 September 1944. You can find his photo and biographical profile at this link:

http://www.geocities.com/~orion47/WEHRM ... l_M-Z.html

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Shawn
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Post by phylymann » 26 Apr 2004, 17:39

Shaun,

Many thanks, that helps a little to fill in the gaps.


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