A loyal soldier executed by the Nazis

11 June 1942: Doubts about the conduct of the war are ruthlessly dealt with in the Wehrmacht

Jun 11

Before being conscripted Lieutenant Michael Kitzelmann had thought of becoming a priest in the Catholic Church.

Michael Kitzelmann had been a loyal soldier of the Wehrmacht. He was company commander at twenty-four, was awarded as the Iron Cross Second Class for bravery in battle, and the Wound Badge in Gold for seven stays in field hospitals.

But he was…

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A loyal soldier executed by the Nazis

11 June 1942: Doubts about the conduct of the war are ruthlessly dealt with in the Wehrmacht

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