Karl Arning

Karl Eduard Friedrich Arning (10 February 1892 – 17 November 1964) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Karl Arning
Born	10 February 1892
Died	17 November 1964(1964-11-17) (aged 72)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1912–1920 1934–1945
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	72nd Infantry Division 75th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	Prague Offensive
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Arning surrendered to the Red Army troops in the course of the Soviet Prague Offensive in 1945. Convicted in the Soviet Union as a war criminal, he was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

• German Cross in Gold on 30 April 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 24^[1]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 October 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 24^[2]