Herbert Wohlfarth

Herbert Wohlfarth

Heinrich Wilhelm Herbert Wohlfarth (5 June 1915–13 August 1982) was a successful World War II U-boat commander. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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