Deployment to Caen7 June 1944
Witt moved the 12th SS Panzer Division toward Caen to oppose the British and Canadian advance.
Historical person
Fritz Witt Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Fritz Witt, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.
2 records1944–19442 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Death of Fritz Witt14 June 1944
Witt was killed by naval gunfire near Caen, leaving Kurt Meyer to command the division.
Titles and roles
Commander of 12th SS Panzer Division
Record provenance
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