Kurt Renner was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 211th Infantry Division and the 174th Reserve Division.[1] He was killed whilst in command of the 174th Reserve Division on 26 August 1943 by Polish underground forces near Ożarów.[2]

Kurt Renner
Born(1886-09-15)15 September 1886
Plauen
Died26 August 1943(1943-08-26) (aged 56)
Ożarów, Poland
Allegiance
Years of service1906-1943
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands211th Infantry Division
174th Reserve Division
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

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Notes
  1. ^ Mitcham 2007, p. 229 & 262.
  2. ^ MacLean, French L. (1996). Quiet Flows the Rhine: German General Officer Casualties in World War II. ISBN 9780921991328.
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