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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