Arthur Schmidt
German military officer
Born
October 25th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
1987
38 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a high-ranking officer in the German military during World War II. Participated in significant military campaigns and held various leadership positions within the armed forces. Conducted tactical operations and contributed to wartime strategies, influencing military decisions.
Held rank of General during World War II
Commanded units in key military engagements
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