Karl Böttcher
Karl Böttcher | |
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Böttcher and Erwin Rommel | |
| Born | 25 October 1889 Thorn, West Prussia, German Empire (now Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomerania, Poland) |
| Died | 21 October 1973 (aged 83) Bad Wimpfen, Baden Württemberg, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 21st Panzer Division 345th Infantry Division 326th Infantry Division 347th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl Böttcher (25 October 1889 – 21 October 1973), born in Toruń, was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Böttcher served in the Deutsches Afrikakorps under Erwin Rommel where he commanded an artillery regiment. Later Böttcher was made commander of the 21st Panzer Division. Böttcher surrendered to the Western Allies on May 8th, 1945 and was interned until June 25th, 1947.