Otto von Bülow

German military commander

Otto von Bülow - German military commander
Born

October 16th, 1911
113 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as a commander in the German military during World War II. Held various leadership positions and contributed to military strategies in multiple campaigns. Commanded significant operations and was noted for his tactical approaches within the military structure of the time.

Led military operations in World War II

Held command roles in the German Army

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