Kurt Renner
Kurt Renner was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 211th Infantry Division and the 174th Reserve Division.[1] He was killed whilst in command of the 174th Reserve Division on 26 August 1943 by Polish underground forces.[2]
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| Born | 15 September 1886 Plauen |
| Died | 26 August 1943 (aged 56) Poland |
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| Years of service | 1906-1943 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 211th Infantry Division 174th Reserve Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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Notes and references
- Notes
- Mitcham 2007, p. 229 & 262.
- MacLean, French L. (1996). Quiet Flows the Rhine: German General Officer Casualties in World War II. ISBN 9780921991328.
- Bibliography
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle: 1st-290th Infantry Divisions in World War II. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3416-5.
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