Thread: Probable shooting down of a 2 engine German fighter on April 16/43 15 miles W. of Mannheim at 01:00
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Old 24th January 2008, 18:01
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Re: Probable shooting down of a 2 engine German fighter on April 16/43 15 miles W. of Mannheim at 01:00
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Originally Posted by acwallace View Post
Hi John
How high up the chain is the Knight's Cross?
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Dave
It was the highest award given by Germany in WWII. It had five graduations. It was roughtly equivilent to the Victoria Cross and the Medal of Honor. The difference is that the KC was also awarded for accomplishments, not just bravery.
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