Erna Flegel

German nurse in Führerbunker during WWII

Erna Flegel - German nurse in Führerbunker during WWII
Born

July 11th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Germany

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A German nurse served in the Führerbunker during World War II, providing medical care to wounded soldiers and officials. Remaining during the final days of the war, witnessed the capture of the bunker by Soviet troops. Her experiences reflected the tumultuous events of the closing days of the Third Reich.

Provided medical care in the Führerbunker

Witnessed the Soviet capture of the Führerbunker

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