Günther Lütjens

German Admiral during World War II

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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