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What was von Krosigk's role in May 1945?

  • Defense Minister

  • Foreign Minister

  • Leading Minister

  • Propaganda Minister

Answer

As the Leading Minister, Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, played a pivotal role in the waning days of World War II. He served as the head of the German government after Hitler's death, as the Allies closed in on Berlin. Despite the desperate circumstances, von Krosigk endeavored to maintain some semblance of order and ensure a transition of power, recognizing the futility of further resistance.
Unveiling History: The Crossroads of Power and Politics through the Life of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk

Unveiling History: The Crossroads of Power and Politics through the Life of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk

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