Erich Raeder

German admiral and naval leader

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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