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Wilhelm Rediess
1945May, 8

Wilhelm Rediess

Wilhelm Rediess, German SS officer (b. 1900)
Friedrich Wilhelm Rediess (10 October 1900 – 8 May 1945) was the SS and police leader during the German occupation of Norway during the Second World War. He was also the commander of all SS troops stationed in occupied Norway, assuming command from 22 June 1940 to his death.

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