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Affidavit concerning Foertsch's character as an officer, including his resistance to Hitler's orders for scorched-earth tactics and reprisal measures, and his role as a staff officer

NMT 7

Authors

Walter Warlimont (general; deputy chief, operations staff of the armed forces)

Born: 1894-10-03 (Osnabrück)
Died: 1976-10-09 (Kreuth)
Country of citizenship: Germany
Occupation: military officer (military rank: general)
Member of: High Command of the Armed Forces (since: 1941-01-01)
Participant in: Hostages Trial (date: 1947-07-04; role: affiant); Judges' Trial
Significant person: Hermann Foertsch (role: colleague, friend); Walter Kuntze
Military rank: General of the Artillery