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What was Rudel’s highest military decoration?

  • Iron Cross

  • Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross

  • Cross of Honor

  • Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds

Answer

Rudel was awarded the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds for his outstanding performance as a Luftwaffe Stuka pilot during World War II. The Knight's Cross was Germany's highest military decoration, and the Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds were its highest awards.
The Heroic Tale of Hans-Ulrich Rudel: The Stuka Ace of World War II

The Heroic Tale of Hans-Ulrich Rudel: The Stuka Ace of World War II

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