"Awarded for his defensive successes near the end of 1941. His Division
began its defensive battles between Tula and Orel following a retreat
order on the 06.12.1941. On the 28.12.1941 Lüttzwitz took over command
in the area around Belew and two days later began an attack from Anina
towards the SE. This attack was successful and by the 01.01.1942 it had
far exceeded its original attack objective by reaching the mouth of the
Nugrj river." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on 14 January 1942.
"Awarded for his Division’s successful defense against a surprise
attack by New Zealand troops on the 07.12.1943 on a broad front between
Orsogna and Poggiofiorito, located in the eastern sector of the
southern Italian front." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves citation, awarded on 16 March 1944.
"Awarded for the outstanding leadership of his Division north of
Rome, at the Bolsena lake and in the subsequent fighting until reaching
the Orcia sector in June 1944. He particularly distinguished himself on
the 01.07.1944 by launching a counterattack that retook Saline (on the
Cecina river)." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords citation, awarded on 4 July 1944.
Another capable enemy elite,
Brian
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