Gerhard Wilck (17 June 1898 in Löbau, West Prussia – 5 April 1985, in Rheinbreitbach) was the German commander who defended the German city Aachen in the Battle of Aachen.
He surrendered on 21 October 1944 against the orders of Hitler, after a stubborn defence and bitter urban warfare.
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