Kurt Knappe Explained

Kurt Knappe
Birth Date:2 June 1918
Birth Place:Berlin
Death Place:Evreux, France
Serviceyears:?-1943
Unit:JG 51
JG 2
Battles:World War II
Awards:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Kurt Knappe (2 June 1918 – 3 September 1943) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. On 3 September 1943, Kurt Knappe was killed over Evreux, France after attacking a formation of B-17's. During his career he was credited with 56 victories, 51 on the Eastern Front and 5 on the Western Front.

Summary of career

Aerial victory claims

According to US historian David T. Zabecki, Knappe was credited with 56 aerial victories.

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