16 April 1945, the local commander of the German troops, Lieutenant Werner Lorleberg handed over the city without a fight, thus avoided a battle inside...

As World War II came to an end, Ohly convinced the Oberstleutnant Werner Lorleberg to hand over the town leadership to the Allies. He was displaced by...

military authority of Oberstleutnant (English: Lieutenant-Colonel) Werner Lorleberg [de], a pastor's son and professional soldier. After many exchanges...