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]

Kurt Renner
Born(1886-09-15)15 September 1886
Plauen
Died26 August 1943(1943-08-26) (aged 56)
Poland
Allegiance
Years of service1906-1943
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held211th Infantry Division
174th Reserve Division
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

Notes and references

Notes
  1. Mitcham 2007, p. 229 & 262.
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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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