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Hans-Erich Volkmann

b. 1938

German military historian, economic historian, historian of modern age and historian of eastern europe

Military historianEconomic historianHistorian of Modern Age

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Born 1938. Hans-Erich Volkmann is a German military historian, economic historian, historian of Modern Age, historian of Eastern Europe, university teacher and historian.

Hans-Erich Volkmann (born 15 March 1938) is a German historian, whose works primarily deal with the history of Germany from the 19th–20th century, and particularly how it relates to the East European states. He is one of the authors of the first volume of Germany and the Second World War. He has also been one of the editors of Militärgeschichtliche Zeitschrift.

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Important facts

Born

15 March 1938, Montabaur

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Military historian, economic historian, historian of Modern Age, historian of Eastern Europe, university teacher, historian

Nationality

Germany

Employers

University of Freiburg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Awards

Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Also known as

Professor Hans-Erich Volkmann

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hans-Erich Volkmann's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hans-Erich Volkmann?

German military historian, economic historian, historian of modern age and historian of eastern europe

When was Hans-Erich Volkmann born?

Hans-Erich Volkmann was born on 15 March 1938 in Montabaur.

What is Hans-Erich Volkmann's occupation?

Hans-Erich Volkmann is a military historian, economic historian, historian of Modern Age, historian of Eastern Europe, university teacher and historian.

What nationality is Hans-Erich Volkmann?

Hans-Erich Volkmann is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Erich Volkmann

· Wikidata: Q123755

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