Günther Sachs

Günther Sachs
Born 4 May 1903
Springe
Died 15 July 1962(1962-07-15) (aged 59)
Venice
Allegiance Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
Service/branch Reichswehr (1921-1933)
Luftwaffe (1934–1945)
Years of service 1921–1945
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 18. Flak-Division
Battles/wars

World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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Günther Sachs (4 May 1903 – 15 July 1962) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 18. Flak-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Günther Sachs was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1948

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Awards and decorations

Reference in the Wehrmachtbericht

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
10 March 1945 Sie wurden durch Luftwaffenkräfte unter Führung von Generalmajor Uebe und die im Erdkampf eingesetzte 18. Flak-Division unter Führung von Generalmajor Sachs wirkungsvoll unterstützt.[3] They were effectively supported by Luftwaffe forces under the leadership of Generalmajor Uebe and those in ground fighting deployed 18th Flak-Division, under the leadership of Generalmajor Sachs.

References

Citations
  1. ^ Patzwall and Scherzer 2001, p. 393.
  2. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 300.
  3. ^ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 480.
Bibliography
  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941–1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
  • Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Adolf Wolf		 Commander of 18. Flak-Division
2 October 1944 - 8 May 1945		 Succeeded by
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