What was Lütjens' first naval command?
A battleship
A cruiser
A submarine
A destroyer
Answer
A cruiser was Lütjens' first naval command. As a young officer, he served on various ships before being given command of the light cruiser Emden in 1935. Under his leadership, the Emden participated in the Spanish Civil War and later in World War II. Lütjens' successful command of the Emden earned him recognition and promotion, leading to his appointment as commander of the German battleship Bismarck in 1941.
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