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Hubert Lanz
Karl Hubert Lanz (22 May 1896 – 15 August 1982) was a German general during the Second World War, in which he led units in the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. After the war, he was tried for war crimes and convicted in the Southeast Case, specifically for several atrocities committed by units under his command in the Balkans. Released in 1951, he joined the liberal Free Democratic Party and served as its adviser on military and security issues.
Early career.
Lanz entered the
were executed.
The Division's war crimes are described in H. F. Meyer's book "Bloodstained Edelweiss: The 1st Mountain Division in the Second World War".
Commanders.
- "General der Gebirgstruppen" Ludwig Kübler (1 Sep 1939 – 25 October 1940)
- "General der Gebirgstruppen" Hubert Lanz (25 Oct 1940 – 17 Dez 1942)
- "Generalleutnant" Walter Stettner Ritter von Grabenhofen (17 Dec 1942 – 18 October 1944)
- Generalmajor August Wittmann (19. October 1944