Artur Phleps
Romanian-German general in WWII
Born
November 29th, 1881
143 years ago
Died
September 21st, 1944
80 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Romania
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Leadership in the 4th SS Panzergrenadier Division
Role in the Siege of Budapest
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