About Max Pfeffer
Lived 1883 – 1955 (aged 72). Max Pfeffer was a German military officer.
Max Pfeffer (7 June 1883 – 31 December 1955) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the IV Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Pfeffer surrendered to the Soviet forces at the conclusion of the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he died in captivity in 1955.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 December 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 297. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Max Pfeffer?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Max Pfeffer born?
Max Pfeffer was born on 12 June 1883 in Geldern.
When did Max Pfeffer die?
Max Pfeffer died on 21 December 1955 in Voikovo POW camp.
What was Max Pfeffer's occupation?
Max Pfeffer was a military officer.
What nationality was Max Pfeffer?
Max Pfeffer was German.
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