Civil defense of the GDR
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The Civil defense of the GDR (German: Zivilverteidigung der DDR) was an organization for the protection of the population, the economy, vital facilities and cultural values against the consequences of disasters and accidents.[1] In the event of war, it should also serve to protect its own population from military operations.
Leadership[]
Rank, name | Period of service | Role |
---|---|---|
Generaloberst Fritz Peter | 1976–1990 | Head of civil defense in the GDR |
Generalmajor | 1978–1986 | Deputy Head and Chief of Staff |
Generalmajor | 1986–1990 | Deputy Head and Chief of Staff |
Generalmajor Rolf Fischer | 1976–1990 | Deputy Head and Chief of Civil and Economic Protection |
Generalmajor | 1978–1990 | Deputy Head and Chief Training |
Generalmajor | 1977–1990 | Deputy Head and Head of Political Administration |
References[]
- ^ Wörterbuch zur deutschen Militärgeschichte (in German). 1985. p. 1101.
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- Military of East Germany
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