Chronology of World War II

Monday, June 26

Cherbourg Commander Gen Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben


Cherbourg Commander Gen Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben
General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben, commander of the German garrison at Cherbourg, shortly after his surrender on June 26. In his pocket was found a menu from a dinner honoring him a few weeks earlier, featuring lobster and champagne.