Erich Hartmann

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Erich Hartmann born?April 19, 1922
2. Where was Erich Hartmann born?Weissach, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
3. What is the key decorations?Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds
4. What is the combat missions?1,404

Fighter Ace: A pilot credited with destroying five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.
Luftwaffe: The official name for the German Air Force during the Nazi era (1935-1945).
Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52): A highly successful German fighter wing that served on the Eastern Front during World War II.
Eastern Front: The major theater of combat in Europe during World War II, primarily between the Axis powers and the Soviet Union.