Wilhelm Süssmann
| Wilhelm Süssmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 September 1891 |
| Died |
20 May 1941 (aged 49) Crete, Greece |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch |
 Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | |
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Wilhelm Süssmann (16 September 1891 – 20 May 1941) was a German general in the Luftwaffe (Air Force) during World War II who was killed in action during the Battle of Crete.
Süssmann was the first commander of the 55th Bomber Wing, from its formation on 1 May 1939 to 6 March 1940.[1] He commanded the 2nd Fallschirmjäger Regiment during the Battle of Crete and was killed in action when the DFS 230 glider carrying him and his staff crashed.
References
- ↑ de Zeng et al 200, p. 194.
- de Zeng, H.L; Stankey, D.G; Creek, E.J. Bomber Units of the Luftwaffe 1933–1945; A Reference Source, Volume 1. Ian Allan Publishing, 2007. ISBN 978-1-85780-279-5
- Shores, Christopher, Brian Cull and Maria Malizia. Air War for Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete: 1940–41. London: Grub Street, 1992. ISBN 0-948817-07-0.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by — |
Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 55 1 May 1939 – 6 March 1940 |
Succeeded by Oberst Alois Stoeckl |
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