Otto Skorzeny

German SS officer and wartime commando

Otto Skorzeny - German SS officer and wartime commando
Born

June 12th, 1908
117 years ago

Died

1975
50 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as an officer in the Waffen-SS during World War II. Gained notoriety for leading operations that included the rescue of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in 1943. Commanded special forces units that conducted significant raids, often behind enemy lines. After the war, faced trials but evaded severe punishment, later working in various business ventures and maintaining a controversial legacy.

Led the operation to rescue Benito Mussolini

Commanded the SS commando unit during World War II

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