Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen

Description: (German World War I Flying Ace Who Rose to the Rank of 'Generalfeldmarschall' in the Luftwaffe During World War II)
Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen was a distinguished German military officer who reached the rank of Generalfeldmarschall in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He began his military career as a cavalry officer in World War I and later transitioned to the German Imperial Air Service. Richthofen was a strong advocate for the use of dive bombers and played a key role in advancing ground-air communications. He led various air units in major campaigns, including the Eastern Front, Crimean Campaigns, and Italian Campaign, before retiring for medical reasons.

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Birthday October 10, 1895 (Libra)
Born In Bartoszówek, Poland
Died on July 12, 1945
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