Waffen-SS Veterans As Generals Post-War

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Edward L. Hsiao
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Waffen-SS Veterans As Generals Post-War

Post by Edward L. Hsiao » 22 Dec 2021 06:23

Gentlemen,

Were there any Waffen-SS veterans that become generals in the new Austrian military after WWII? How many Waffen-SS veterans had become generals in the German Bundeswehr after WWII? I like to know the names of them.

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Re: Waffen-SS Veterans As Generals Post-War

Post by Helmut0815 » 22 Dec 2021 17:17

Five ex-Waffen-SS officers were promoted to generals rank in the West German Bundeswehr:

- Günter Baer (Brigadier)
- Alfred Kendziora (Brigadier)
- Gerhard Deckert (Major general)
- Michael Schwab (Major general)
- Werner Lange (Lieutenant general)


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Re: Waffen-SS Veterans As Generals Post-War

Post by Linkagain » 25 Dec 2021 15:04

What were their ranks in the SS?

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