Gerhard Wilck
German commander of Aachen
Died when: 86 years 292 days (1041 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Gerhard Wilck (17 June 1898 – 5 April 1985) was the German commander who defended the German city of Aachen in the Battle of Aachen.
He surrendered on 21 October 1944 against the orders of Hitler, after a stubborn defence and bitter urban warfare.
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