Fridolin Senger German officer, participant in the First and Second World Wars, general of tank troops Date of Birth: 04.09.1891 Country: Germany

Content:

1. Early Life and Military Education
2. In 1912-1914, studied at Oxford University.
3. Served as an artillery platoon commander.
4. World War II
5. Promoted to major general in September 1941.
6. Fought on the southern sector of the Eastern Front.

Early Life and Military Education

In October 1910, entered military service as a cadet in an artillery regiment.

In 1912-1914, studied at Oxford University.

World War I

Upon the outbreak of war, returned to military service and promoted to lieutenant.

Served as an artillery platoon commander.

Promoted to senior lieutenant in June 1918.
Awarded Iron Crosses of both grades during the war.
Interwar Period
Continued service in the Reichswehr, specializing in cavalry.

By the start of World War II, commanded a cavalry regiment with the rank of colonel.

World War II

Polish and French Campaigns
Participated in the Polish Campaign in September-October 1939.
Commanded a cavalry brigade from February 1940.

Participated in the French Campaign in May-June 1940, earning additional Iron Crosses.

Promoted to major general in September 1941.

Eastern Front

Participated in the German-Soviet War from October 1942, commanding the 17th Panzer Division.

Fought on the southern sector of the Eastern Front.

Awarded the Knight's Cross in February 1943.
Italy and Western Front
Promoted to lieutenant general in May 1943.
Commanded German forces in Sicily from June 1943.
Commanded the 14th Panzer Corps in southern Italy from October 1943.
Awarded the German Cross in Gold.
Promoted to general of armored troops in January 1944.
Fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino.
Awarded Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross in April 1944.
Post-War
Taken prisoner by American forces on May 2, 1945.

General

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