Gerhard Knaak
Gerhard Knaak (born June 19, 1906 in Königsberg ; † September 4, 1944 in Berlin-Plötzensee ) was a German professional officer and resistance fighter from July 20, 1944 .
Life
Gerhard Knaak was a major commander of a pioneer - the battalion that on the Eastern Front in Russia was used. In November 1943 he declared his readiness to organize explosives for an attack. However, later English explosives, which seemed more suitable, were obtained and used by Wessel Freytag von Loringhoven .
Knaak was arrested after the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944. On September 4, 1944, he was sentenced to death by the People's Court under its President Roland Freisler and hanged on the same day in Plötzensee .
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| SURNAME | Knaak, Gerhard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German resistance fighter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 19, 1906 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Koenigsberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 4, 1944 |
| Place of death | Berlin-Plötzensee |