Friday, September 24, 2010

Enemy Elite Friday: Eduard W. C. Dietl (Germany)


 
"Awarded for his achievements during the fighting around Narvik."  from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on 9 May 1940.
 
"General Dietl was the first man to be awarded the Oakleaves to the Knight’s Cross for his valiant efforts in the Narvik area during the time period 09.04.-08.06.1940."  from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves citation, awarded on 19 July 1940.
 
"Awarded for his outstanding leadership of the 20. Gebirgs-Armee."  from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords citation, awarded on 1 July 1944.
 
Another capable enemy elite,
Brian

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