Oetzmann

"...or laugh at their stupidity!"

- Gunter Oetzmann

Gunter Oetzmann (also known as Klausi) was a captain in the German army, serving in the area of Verdun during World War I. In September 1916, he and his fellow officer, Hans Lehmann served in the German command bunker in the trenches in the Battle of Verdun. While enjoying a cup of tea, Lehmann expressed his desire to have a chance with Gunter's lover, Heidi. Oetzmann shrugged his friend off with a laugh. As they continued to joke, Lehmann heard a noise outside, and Oetzmann summoned a German Corporal to investigate it.

With the soldier dismissed, Oetzmann leaned in to confirm a rumor that Lehmann had heard. Lehmann stated that his brother-in-law had overheard two generals mentioning that they were bringing in two Big Bertha guns that night. Not aware that a French spy was listening to their conversation, they joked about having the French army meeting the two lovely "German girls." It is not known whether Oetzmann survived after a grenade thrown by the spy ignited several boxes of explosives near the bunker.

Behind the scenes
Oskar Freitag is credited with the role of the German Officer #1 in "Verdun, September 1916".

In the comic adaptation, Klausi has a combed-over hairstyle, and does not wear a helmet.

Appearances

 * Demons of Deception
 * Verdun, September 1916 comic
 * The Day of Destiny
 * The Mata Hari Affair
 * Field of Death