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Erich Lüdke
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Erich Lüdke (20 October 1882 – 13 February 1946) was a German General of the Infantry who was supreme commander of the German forces in Denmark from 1 June 1940 to 29 September 1942. Taken into custody by the Soviets after the war, he died in captivity in 1946.
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Born | (1882-10-20)20 October 1882 Naumburg, Province of Saxony, Prussia |
Died | 13 February 1946(1946-02-13) (aged 63) Russia |
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Years of service | 1900–44 |
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Commands held | ![]() 9th Infantry Division |
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Awards | Iron Cross 2nd Class Knight's Cross of House Order of Hohenzollern |
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