Günther Lütjens
German Admiral during World War II
Born
May 25th, 1889
136 years ago
Died
May 27th, 1941
84 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Born in 1889 in Germany, served in the Imperial German Navy and later in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Lütjens held notable command positions, including admiral of the battleship Bismarck. The Bismarck was involved in one of the most famous naval battles of the war, leading to its eventual sinking by British forces in May 1941. Lütjens also commanded several major naval operations in the Atlantic, focusing on anti-convoy actions against Allied shipping.
Commanding the battleship Bismarck
Sinking of HMS Hood
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