Viktor von Loßberg
German airman and Knight's Cross recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viktor von Loßberg (14 March 1904 – 24 May 1983) was a German air officer during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Loßberg was instrumental in conceiving the concept of Zahme Sau ("Tame boar"), a night fighter tactic of the Luftwaffe.
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Viktor von Loßberg | |
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Born | 14 March 1904 Posen |
Died | 24 May 1983(1983-05-24) (aged 79) Garmisch |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1933–1945, 1956–1962 |
Rank | Oberst im Generalstab |
Unit | Kampfgeschwader 26 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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