Erich Raeder

Erich Johann Albert Raeder (April 24, 1876 – November 6, 1960), naval leader in Germany who played a major role in the naval history of World War II, vintage silver print glossy 8 x 10 inch photograph depicting Raeder opening the Naval Institute in Magbeburg.

Raeder attained the highest possible naval rank—that of Großadmiral (Grand Admiral) — in 1939, becoming the first person to hold that rank since Alfred von Tirpitz. Raeder led the Kriegsmarine for the first half of the war; he resigned in 1943 and was replaced by Karl Dönitz. He was sentenced to life in prison at the Nuremberg Trials, but was released early due to failing health.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive.

Verso bears original filing notations and/or credit stamping and/or publicity snipe. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.