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Eigenhändig ausgefüllter Briefumschlag vom Militärgefängnis* mit Namenszug, 6,25 x 4,5 inch, (17.09.1946 - Poststempel), Allendorf, Briefumschlag vom Kriegsverbrecher-Gefängnis mit Angaben von: Name, Gefangenennummer und Adresse (Vorderseite) & an seine Frau Liny Kesselring als "Kriegsgefangenen-Post" adressiert (Rückseite), in blauer Tinte beschrieben und (als Absender) signiert "Abs. Hr. Kesselring [...]", zur Ausstellung attraktiv montiert (herausnehmbar) mit einer Photographie, die Albert Kesselring in einer Porträtaufnahme in Uniform zeigt (insgesamt 8,25 x 11,75 inch), mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren - in gutem bis sehr gutem Zustand.
* Am 6. Mai 1947 wurde er (nach seiner Verlegung) von einem britischen Militärgericht in Mestre bei Venedig wegen Kenntnis und Duldung von Geisel-Erschießungen sowie seiner Befehle zur `Bandenbekämpfung` nach 57 Verhandlungstagen zum Tod durch Erschießen verurteilt, im Juli jedoch zu lebenslanger Haft begnadigt und nach Werl in ein Militärgefängnis verlegt. Kesselrings Verteidiger war Hans Laternser. 1948 wurde die Haftstrafe auf 21 Jahre verkürzt. Am 23. Oktober 1952 wurde er begnadigt, auch wegen seiner durch eine Krebserkrankung schlechten gesundheitlichen Verfassung, und vorzeitig entlassen.
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(1885 - 1960) Generalfeldmarschall der deutschen Luftwaffe im Zweiten Weltkrieg
Year of Birth: 1885
Albert Kesselring was a German Field Marshal and a highly decorated officer in the German Army. He was born on November 30, 1885, in Marktsteft, Germany. He was the son of an agricultural worker and had four brothers. Kesselring joined the Bavarian Army in 1904 and was assigned to the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment. He was promoted several times and served in both World War I and World War II.
During World War I, Kesselring was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Iron Cross 1st Class. He also earned the Bavarian Military Merit Order and the Order of the Crown. After the war, he was promoted to captain and served in the Reichswehr. He was then promoted to Major and served in the Luftwaffe in 1931. Kesselring eventually rose to the rank of General of Aviation in 1939.
In 1940, Kesselring was assigned to lead the air operations in the Battle of Britain. He was successful in his mission and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1941. He was also appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the South East Asia Air Force. In this position, he was successful in defending the German-occupied territories against the Allied air forces. In 1943, Kesselring was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the West.
Kesselring was a highly decorated and respected military leader. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the German Order of the Cross and the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. In addition, Kesselring received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the highest civilian honour in Germany.
After the war, Kesselring was tried for war crimes and sentenced to death. However, his sentence was later commuted to life in prison. He was released in 1952 and died in 1960. Kesselring is remembered as a highly respected military leader who was successful in defending German-occupied territories against the Allied forces. He is also remembered as a leader who was willing to take responsibility for his actions during the war.
Albert Kesselring was an important figure in German military history. He was a highly respected leader who was successful in defending German-occupied territories against the Allied forces. He was also a leader who was willing to take responsibility for his actions during the war. Kesselring is remembered as a highly decorated and respected military leader who served his country with distinction.
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