Erich Raeder
German admiral and naval leader
Born
April 24th, 1876
149 years ago
Died
1960
65 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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An admiral in the Kriegsmarine, played a key role in the development of the German Navy during World War II. Served as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy from 1928 to 1943, overseeing naval operations and strategy. Advocated for submarine warfare and the use of naval tactics in various military campaigns. After the war, faced trial at Nuremberg for war crimes and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Served as Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine
Advocated for submarine warfare
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