Good one also Maj. Gen Maurice Rose killed by German tank commander in March 1945.Simon Buckner Jr. Killed by Japanese artillery on Okinawa, May 1945.
I am not sure that is correct.do vice admirals count? Shibazaki killed on the first day of Tarawa after famously stating that it would, "take a million men a hundred years" to take the island. USMC did it in 72 hrs -
fair enough, but it still does not seems that lucky after taking all that smackI am not sure that is correct.
Japanese archives state that he contacted Tokyo on D+2 and also that he was in the massive bombproof shelter that was destroyed on D+3 (I believe behind Red 2). In any case, his body was never identified but was believed to be among the 200+ bodies burned in that blockhouse.
Yes, but it might be better to nominate him in the "Most ironic death" category.do vice admirals count? Shibazaki killed on the first day of Tarawa after famously stating that it would, "take a million men a hundred years" to take the island. USMC did it in 72 hrs -
Please submit your proposal for a new category and the Academy will take it under advisement.Yes, but it might be better to nominate him in the "Most ironic death" category.
on "accident"Italo Balbo, accidentally shot down by his own side.
What happened to his dog?Actually, Pavlov did not last even a week before STAVKA summoned him.
Saved by the bell.What happened to his dog?