General von Plessen — The Somme: From Defeat to Victory Character Profile

About General von Plessen

Kaiser's adjutant who visits German commander Baron von Soden's headquarters during the battle. His delayed communication and waiting period prevent Soden from ordering a timely counterattack after Thiepval is captured.

Character Facts

Played by

Wolf Kahler

Appears in

The Somme: From Defeat to Victory (2006)

Role

Supporting

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• Knaupp (Peter Stark)
• Hassler (Erich Redman)
• Himself - Narrator (voice) (Alisdair Simpson)
• Brig-Gen. Shoubridge (John Vine)
• Lt-Col. Maxwell (Crispin Redman)
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