About Carl Anders
Lived 1893 – 1972 (aged 78). Carl Anders was a German military personnel.
Carl Ulrich Ernst Paul Anders (31 August 1893 – 28 January 1972) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several infantry divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Anders surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet 1945 Vistula–Oder Offensive. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
Wehrmacht Long Service Award Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 September 1939) & 1st Class (26 October 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 484
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl Anders?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1893-1972)
When was Carl Anders born?
Carl Anders was born on 31 August 1893 in Franzburg.
When did Carl Anders die?
Carl Anders died on 28 January 1972 in Prien am Chiemsee.
What was Carl Anders's occupation?
Carl Anders was a military personnel.
What nationality was Carl Anders?
Carl Anders was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Anders. https://biography.guide/carl-anders/
MLA: "Carl Anders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-anders/.
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