Major Rudolf Witzig – hero of the storming of the Belgian Fort Eben Emael, which was considered impregnable. Fort garrison 1200 and numerous artillery was suddenly attacked May 10, 1940 (the Germans landing gliders landed directly on the territory of the fort), blocked and surrendered during the day.
The loss of the German Airborne Troops – 6 dead and 15 wounded 85 soldiers and officers involved
Major Rudolf Witzig – hero of the storming of the Belgian Fort Eben Emael, which was considered impregnable. Fort garrison 1200 and numerous artillery was suddenly attacked May 10, 1940 (the Germans landing gliders landed directly on the territory of the fort), blocked and surrendered during the day.
The loss of the German Airborne Troops – 6 dead and 15 wounded 85 soldiers and officers involved in the operation.
Major Rudolf Witzig has awards Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, the sign for “wound” of 3 degrees, sign jumper for military ground forces, medal for 4 years of service in the Wehrmacht, the medal for joining Sudetenland with quilting Prague Castle and possibly African medal, shoulder belt Crete.