Fritz von Brodowski was killed during what global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945?
Fritz von Brodowski Friedrich Wilhelm Konrad von Brodowski, known at "Fritz", (November 26, 1886 – October 28, 1944) was a German army general, controversially killed while in French custody during World War II. His death led to the murder, by way of a reprisal, of an imprisoned French army general, Gustave Mesny.
German Instrument of Surrender The German Instrument of Surrender ended World War II in Europe. The definitive text was signed in Karlshorst, Berlin, on the night of 8 May 1945 by representatives of the three armed services of the "Oberkommando der Wehrmacht" (OKW) and the Allied Expeditionary Force together with the Supreme High Command of the Red Army, with further French and US representatives signing as witnesses. The signing took place 9 May 1945 at 00:16 local time.