Franciszek Kleeberg
Polish General during WWII
Born
1888
137 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Poland
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Served as a general in the Polish army during World War II. Commanded Polish forces during the September Campaign in 1939, facing German and Soviet invasions. Led the defense in the Battle of Kock, one of the last organized Polish military actions against the invading armies. After the defeat, was captured by the Germans. Died in captivity in 1941.
Commanded Polish forces in the September Campaign
Led the defense in the Battle of Kock
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