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Glossary Item: Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross
Name Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross
Description A grade of the 1939 version of the Iron Cross, which had been created in 1813. It was the highest award made by Nazi Germany to soldiers to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during WW2. It was eventually awarded in 5 different grades.
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Name The Battle of the Atlantic, The Official Account of the Fight Against The U-Boats, 1939 - 1945
Category Action at Sea
Issued By Central Office Of Information
Issued For none
Published Oct/1946
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