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| Person: Kretschmer, Otto |
| Name | Kretschmer, Otto |
| Description | The most successful German U-boat commander of WW2 who sank 47 ships, a total of abut 275,000 tons. He received the Knightâs Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. After the war, he served in the German Federal Navy and retired with the rank of Flottillenadmiral. |
| Lived | Born 1 May 1912, Died 5 Aug 1998 |
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