Paul Maitla, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Maitla

Estonian military commander

Date of Birth: 27-Mar-1913

Place of Birth: Tartu County, Estonia

Date of Death: 10-May-1945

Profession: military personnel, military officer

Nationality: Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Paul Maitla (born Paul Mathiesen; March 27, 1913 – May 10, 1945) was an Estonian commander in the German Waffen-SS during World War II.
He is one of the four Estonians who received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
He received his award for leading the recapture of the central hill of the Sinimäed during the Battle of Tannenberg Line, effectively breaking the Soviet offensive in that sector.