Ludwig von Reuter
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Vizeadmiral Ludwig von Reuter (9 February, 1869 – 18 December, 1943) was an officer in the Imperial German Navy.
Life & Career
He was appointed command of the battlecruiser Derfflinger from 1 September, 1914 - 9 February, 1915.[1]
As a Commodore at the Battle of Jutland, he was in command of the five light cruisers of the Second Scouting Group, operating in support of the First Scouting Group's battlecruisers.
He was promoted to the rank of Vizeadmiral on 29 October, 1919.[2]
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of S.M.S. Derfflinger 1 Sep, 1914[3] – 9 Feb, 1915[4] |
Succeeded by Paul Heinrich |
| Preceded by Franz von Hipper |
Commander-in-Chief, High Sea Fleet Nov, 1918 |
Succeeded by Fleet Scuttled |
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