
The Grave of Grand Amiral Erich Raeder – Commander of the Kriegsmarine – Nordfriedhof Kiel, Germany
Grossadmiral Erich Raeder (1876–1960) was a pivotal figure in 20th-century naval history, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the …
Admiral Erich Raeder was a prominent German naval officer who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine from 1928 to 1943. He played a key role in shaping Nazi Germany’s naval strategy during World War II, overseeing operations such as the Battle of the Atlantic. Disagreements with Hitler led to his resignation.