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{{Quote|The basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.|Erich Raeder}} | {{Quote|The basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.|Erich Raeder}} | ||
'''Erich Johann Albert Raeder''' (24 April 1876 – 6 November 1960) was a naval leader in [[Nazi Germany]] who played a major role in the naval history of [[World War II]]. 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. | '''Erich Johann Albert Raeder''' (24 April 1876 – 6 November 1960) was a naval leader in [[Nazi Germany]] who played a major role in the naval history of [[World War II]]. 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. | ||
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for his marked authoritarian views, and who impressed upon his son the | for his marked authoritarian views, and who impressed upon his son the | ||
values of hard work, thrift, faith and obedience—all values that Raeder | values of hard work, thrift, faith and obedience—all values that Raeder | ||
preached throughout his life. | preached throughout his life. | ||
Hans Raeder also warned his children that if Germany were to become a | Hans Raeder also warned his children that if Germany were to become a | ||
democracy, that would be a disaster as it meant government by men | democracy, that would be a disaster as it meant government by men | ||