Kurt Lottner
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
About Kurt Lottner
Lived 1899 – 1957 (aged 57). Kurt Lottner was a German generalstabsoffizier.
Kurt Lottner (30 October 1899 – 15 March 1957) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Lottner was Kampfkommandant of Lübeck in April/May 1945. On 2 May, British troops prepared to conquer Lübeck. Lottner, NSDAP-Kreisleiter Bernhard Clausen, mayor Otto-Heinrich Drechsler, Police chief Walther Schröder and officers in place agreed that a fight against the advancing 11th Armoured Division was senseless. They gave orders to remove the explosive charges already put in place at bridges and harbour facilities.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1943 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 111
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kurt Lottner?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Kurt Lottner born?
Kurt Lottner was born on 30 October 1899 in Hamm.
When did Kurt Lottner die?
Kurt Lottner died on 15 March 1957 in Bad Schwartau.
What was Kurt Lottner's occupation?
Kurt Lottner was a generalstabsoffizier.
What nationality was Kurt Lottner?
Kurt Lottner was German.
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