About Wilhelm Süßmann
Lived 1891 – 1941 (aged 49). Wilhelm Süßmann was a German military personnel.
Wilhelm Süssmann (16 September 1891 – 20 May 1941) was a German general in the Luftwaffe (Air Force) during World War II who was killed in action during the Battle of Crete.
Süssmann was the first commander of the 55th Bomber Wing, from its formation on 1 May 1939 to 6 March 1940. He commanded the 2nd Fallschirmjäger Regiment and later the 7th Flieger Division during the Battle of Crete during which he was killed in action when the DFS 230 glider carrying him and his staff crashed on the island of Aegina. A Ju 52 aircraft was towing the glider when a sudden maneuver generated a slipstream, sending the glider into an uncontrolled dive.
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Who was Wilhelm Süßmann?
German general (1891-1941)
When was Wilhelm Süßmann born?
Wilhelm Süßmann was born on 16 September 1891 in Usedom.
When did Wilhelm Süßmann die?
Wilhelm Süßmann died on 20 May 1941 in Crete.
What was Wilhelm Süßmann's occupation?
Wilhelm Süßmann was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilhelm Süßmann?
Wilhelm Süßmann was German.
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