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About Helmuth von Ruckteschell
Hellmuth von Ruckteschell was a German naval officer during World War II. He was a prominent and highly successful merchant raider commander for Nazi Germany, serving as the captain of the commerce raiders Widder and Michel. Following the end of the War, as a result of having ordered firing to murder surrendered survivors, Ruckteschell was convicted of war crimes and died in prison.
Everything about Helmuth von Ruckteschell →- Occupation
- submariner
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- March 28, 1890
- Died
- September 24, 1948