German 148th Infantry Division’s Surrender to Brazilians
German 148th Infantry Division’s surrender to Brazilian soldiers on April 28, 1945 near the city of Fornovo. By that time it was commanded by General Otto Fretter-Pico and had some 9,000 soldiers. Despite strong manpower and the fact that it had more than 100 mortars and cannons, the division was very low on ammunition and supplies.
