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Karl Wilhelm Krause was born on 5 March, 1911 in Michelau, West Prussia, Prussia, German Empire, is a German SS officer (1911–2001). Discover Karl Wilhelm Krause's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

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Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 5 March, 1911
Birthday 5 March
Birthplace Michelau, West Prussia, Prussia, German Empire
Date of death 6 May, 2001
Died Place Germany
Nationality Russia

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1911

Karl Wilhelm Krause (5 March 1911 – 6 May 2001) was a Waffen-SS officer (SS number: 236,858) who rose to the rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer (captain) during World War II.

Krause was born in Michelau, West Prussia in March 1911.

1931

He studied cabinet making and architecture prior to joining the Reichsmarine (German navy) in 1931.

1934

He was a personal orderly (valet) and bodyguard to Adolf Hitler from 1934 to mid-September 1939.

In 1934, Hitler chose Krause from a line-up of Reichsmarine sailors to be his personal orderly and bodyguard.

Krause was given the rank of SS-Untersturmführer, made a member of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH) and assigned to the Führerbegleitkommando unit, which provided personal security for Hitler.

He remained a reserve officer in the navy.

Hitler called Krause his "Schatten" (shadow) as he was always behind Hitler at public appearances and followed him everywhere.

Hitler informed Krause that he was under Hitler's personal command and that "no one must know what you see and hear".

1935

In early 1935, Krause trained Heinz Linge who Hitler had chosen to be an additional valet.

1937

On Christmas Eve 1937, Hitler and Krause sneaked out incognito together for a night in the city.

Hitler was not recognized.

Krause was reprimanded the following day by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler for allowing the escapade to go forward without reporting it.

Through Krause's statements after the war, Hitler's daily routine became known.

In the late morning, Krause would knock on the door and leave newspapers and messages outside Hitler's room.

Hitler, who slept in a night shirt would bathe and shave himself.

After getting dressed, Hitler would emerge from his bedroom for morning breakfast.

For breakfast, Hitler often ate an apple, cheese, zwieback bread and drank tea.

Besides discretion, Krause had to pay attention to details, anticipating Hitler's desires and whims.

For example, Krause would have 5 or 6 movie films ready and available for Hitler to view at night.

He stated that Hitler's favorite actress was Greta Garbo and recalled that he enjoyed the film, The Lives of a Bengal Lancer.

1939

In September 1939, during a front line inspection, Hitler requested from Krause a bottle of Fachinger mineral water.

However, Krause had forgotten to bring it along.

Hitler did not want to drink the local Polish water out of caution that it might be poisoned.

Krause served Hitler regular water "falsely stating it was Fachinger".

Hitler quickly discovered the truth and dismissed Krause from his service as chief valet.

Linge thereby became Krause's successor as chief personal valet to Hitler.

1940

Krause returned to the Kriegsmarine and took part in the invasion of Norway in April 1940.

Thereafter, he served again in the LSSAH as an ordnance officer assigned to the Reich Chancellery.

1943

In December 1943, Krause was assigned to the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend and rose to the rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer.

1944

During the summer of 1944, his flak unit was credited with shooting down 45 allied aircraft.

During the early summer of 1944, Krause came up with the concept of an anti-aircraft tank that became known as the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind (Whirlwind).

Four 20 mm Flak 38 L/112.5 guns were mounted in an open top turret—surrounded by nine armored side panels—on a Panzer IV tank chassis.

An approximate total of 87 to 105 were produced between May and November 1944.

1946

Krause was interned until June 1946.

2012

Thereafter, he served in the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend.

Krause came up with the concept of an anti-aircraft tank that became known as the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind.

At the war's end he surrendered to American troops.

Krause presented the idea to SS-Obersturmbannführer Max Wünsche, commanding officer of the 12th SS Panzer Regiment and the concept was approved by Hitler.

The Wirbelwinds were produced at the Ostbau Works in Sagan, Silesia.