Wolfgang Lüth
Wolfgang Lüth was a prominent U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine and the last chief of the Marineschule, who met a tragic end when he was shot by a sentry for failing to recite the day's password. His state funeral orchestrated by Dönitz highlighted the surreal atmosphere of the regime’s final days.
Born on May 15, 1910 (115 years old)
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Wolfgang Lüth was shot by a guard for failing to recite the day's password.
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