Otto Skorzeny
Otto Skorzeny (12 Juin 1908 – 5 Julie 1975) wis an Austrick SS-Obersturmbannführer (lieutenant colonel) in the German Waffen-SS during Warld War II. During the war, he wis involved in a string o operations, includin the rescue mission that freed the deponed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini frae captivity.
Otto Skorzeny | |
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![]() Skorzeny as commander o the SS unit "Friedenthal" | |
Elk-name | "The Lang Jumper" efter rescuin Benito Mussolini in 1943 "The Maist Dangerous Man in Europe" efter the Battle o the Bulge |
Born | 12 Juin 1908 Vienna, Austrick-Hungary |
Dee'd | 5 Julie 1975 Madrid, Spain |
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Years o service | 1931–1945 |
Rank | SS-Obersturmbannführer |
Service number | SS #295,979 |
Commands held | SS Panzer Brigade 150 |
Battles/wars | Warld War II
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Awairds | Airn Cross (First an Seicont Clesses) Knicht's Cross o the Airn Cross Aik Leaves tae the Knicht's Cross |
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