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On This Day in History - June 15, 1888

June 15, 1888 OTD Frederick III, German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days between March and his death in June 1888, during the Year of the Three Emperors. Known informally as "Fritz", he was the only son of Emperor Wilhelm I and was raised in his family's tradition of military service.... read more

On This Day in History - April 28, 1945

April 28, 1945 OTD World War II: Battle of Berlin General Walther Wenck (Pictured) reported to the German Supreme Army Command in Fuerstenberg that his Twelfth Army had been forced back along the entire front. According to Wenck, no attack on Berlin was possible as support from Busse's Ninth... (edited) read more

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On This Day in History - February 22, 1940

February 22, 1940 #OTD Hans von Gronau, Prussian officer, and General during World War I. At the outbreak of World War I, Gronau was recalled from retirement to take command of the newly formed IV Reserve Corps as part of the 1st Army, commanded by General Alexander von Kluck. The army was the... read more