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Ludwig WolffGeneral of Infantry, Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves
Date of Birth: 03.04.1893
Country:  Germany |
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Biography of Ludwig Wolff
Ludwig Wolff was a German officer and participant in both World War I and World War II. He served as a general of infantry and was honored as a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Early Career
In April 1912, Wolff enlisted as a candidate officer in a infantry regiment. He was promoted to lieutenant in September 1913 and commanded a company. By March 1917, he had reached the rank of senior lieutenant. During the war, Wolff was awarded the Iron Crosses of both classes and three additional orders.
World War II
After the First World War, Wolff continued his service in the Reichswehr. By the start of World War II, he had become the commander of an infantry regiment, holding the rank of colonel. In September-October 1939, he participated in the Polish campaign and received bars to his Iron Crosses of both classes as a reinforcement.
In May 1940, Wolff took part in the French campaign and was awarded the Knight's Cross. However, he was severely wounded during the fighting.
Later Career
From July 1941, Wolff worked as an instructor at a military academy and was promoted to major general in September of that year. In October 1941, he joined the German-Soviet war as the commander of the 22nd Infantry Division, fighting in Crimea. In June 1942, he was awarded Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross for the capture of Sevastopol.
From September 1942, Wolff served as the inspector of ground forces training and held the rank of lieutenant general. On December 25, 1943, he became the commander of the 33rd Army Corps in Norway. In January 1944, he was promoted to the rank of general of infantry.
From September to December 1944, Wolff was hospitalized in Berlin. In January 1945, he became an inspector in the Hungarian army. From April 1945, he was in the command reserve. Following the surrender of Germany, he was taken as a prisoner by the Americans and was released in June 1947.
