Paul Bader
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Paul Bader in summer 1941 | |
| Born | July 20, 1883 Lahr, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany |
| Died | February 28, 1971 (aged 87) Emmendingen, West Germany |
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| Branch | German Army |
| Years of service | 1903–1944 |
| Rank | General der Artillerie (lieutenant general) |
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Paul Bader (20 July 1883 – 28 February 1971) was a General der Artillerie (lieutenant general) of the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 2nd Motorized Infantry Division in the invasions of Poland and France then served as a corps commander and as Military Commander in Serbia. During his time in occupied Yugoslavia troops under his command engaged in several major anti-Partisan operations, within both the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia and in the Independent State of Croatia.